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Jay Rushing

1957 - 2026

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Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home

4216 South Bowen Road

Arlington, Texas

Jay Rushing Obituary

Jay Phillip Rushing, a 1975 graduate of Brewer High School, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was the son of Harrell "Doc" and Clara Jean Rushing and the brother of Leslie Purcell of Arlington, TX, and Mark Rushing of Azle, TX.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Melanie Rushing, brother, Guy Rushing, and 3 nephews.

He is survived by his son, Jacob Rushing and his wife, Celina, sister, Leslie Purcell and her husband, Tim, brother, Mark Rushing and his wife, Kim, and other family members.

The full obituary may be found at www.moorebowenroad.com. No public services are planned.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram from Apr. 8 to Apr. 12, 2026.

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