James Brian Rush

James Brian Rush, age 49 of Kentwood and Hastings, died at his residence. Jim was born July 2, 1958 in Hastings, the son of Roger Max and Betty May (Makley) Rush. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1976. He then went on to graduate from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Applied Arts. Jim married his highschool sweetheart Connie Jean Wilson on September 30, 1978. He was employed at Morrison Industrial Equipment in Grand Rapids from 1981 until 2005. Jim had a love for his family and friends, he would do anything to help them. His other loves were animals, especially his dog Sawyer, restoring muscle cars, he was proud of the 1971 440 Limited GTX he had recently restored. His other hobbies and interest were competitive Karate, playing the drums, watching James Bond movies , baseball, and his gun collection. Jim was a member of the International Management Council starting in 1985, and served as president of the Grand Rapids Chapter for two years, among other board positions. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Rush. Jim is survived by his wife Connie Rush, his mother, Betty Rush of Hastings, sisters, Kitty (Richard) Stanley of Charlotte, Betsy (Dan) Spindlow of Belding, a brother, Roger (Vicki) Rush of Leroy, several nieces and nephews, Mother & Father in-law, Clarence & Bonnie Wilson of Hastings, other in -laws , Debbie (Craig) Murphy of Bradenton Fl., Ron Wilson of Knoxville TN, a God son, Christopher Rush and many other family members and friends. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 - 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 31, 2007 at 11:00am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, Pastor Rick Blunt officiating, burial will be at Riverside Cemetery , followed by a luncheon at Ever After Banquet Facilities. Memorials can be made to Alcoholic Anonymous. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).