Rev. Daniel Rushing was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi on June 26, 1976 and passed away in Beaumont, Texas on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at the age of 45.
He grew up in Lincoln County, Mississippi and was a 1994 graduate of West Lincoln High School. Daniel loved working with his hands and especially all things to do with the construction of buildings and houses. He built a church in the country of Mexico.
He was an ordained minister and career missionary with United Pentecostal Church International. During his time on the mission field, Daniel traveled to the Baltic States, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. He loved the Word of God and was like a Bible dictionary for his family and friends. His burden and passion was for South Korea where he and his wife were currently serving as missionaries. He had a love for God and preaching the message of Acts 2:38 throughout the world.
Daniel loved his wife, Monica and he adored their three year old daughter, Estella Grace. He loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He played an important role in each of their lives and they never doubted his love for them.
He is survived by his wife, Monica Rushing; daughter, Estella Grace Rushing; parents, Melton Rushing and JoAnne Adams Rushing; brother, Ben Rushing and wife, Lori; sisters, Runda and husband, David Walker and Teresa and husband, Keith Jordan; father-in-law, Joseph Majhor, brothers-in-law, Joseph Majhor and wife, Wendy; Jared Majhor and wife, Kirby; sisters-in-law Melissa DeLuna and husband, Gilbert; Brittany Nasseri along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Stella Majhor.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, and the funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 1.
The visitation and funeral were held at Bethel Temple Church, 1610 Caleb Dr. SE, Brookhaven, Miss. Interment followed at Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery, 946 George Trail SW, Brookhaven, Miss. under the direction of Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home in DeQuincy.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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