Williford, AR. - John Charles Rushing, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Five Rivers Medical Center. Born February 11, 1927 in Williford to the late John and Mary Rushing. He is survived by wife Loretta Rushing of the home. Four sons; Bufford Rushing, Elmo Shelton and Johnny Rushing all of Elkhart, IN and Kenneth Shelton of Ravenden. Five daughters; Margaret Rushing and Linda Housh both of Elkhart, IN., Linda Fore of Jonesboro, Glenda Osmun of Osceola, IN and Mary Haynes of Pocahontas. 32 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Three sisters; Carrie Melburger of Evening Shade, AR, Molly Roberts of Little Rock, and Polly Elders of Cabot. Brother Larry Rushing of Black Rock. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Gene Griffin and Carl McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Opposition Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12-2 p.m. prior to service also in the Chapel.