DENNIS RUSH

Dennis Rush, 84, of Clever passed away on Feb. 14, 2025. He was born in Truman, Ark. on March 6, 1940; the son of Green and Theda (Keith) Rush.
He graduated from Billings High School with the class of 1958 and graduated from Columbia College with a degree in Business Administration.
On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Joyce Humble at Billings Methodist Church and  soon after he enlisted in the US Navy and honorably served his country for two years of active duty on the USS Oakhill. He was an Atomic veteran, participating in nuclear testing on Johnson Island. He retired after 22 years in the Navy Reserves.
He pursued body building in the Billings Barbell Club and participated in weightlifting competitions. He worked in several Fitness Centers as a trainer and  also worked as a parts counter associate and manager at Stinger Sams and then at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, where he made many friends before retiring. He and Joyce kept busy going to Cox Fitness Center, and attending Clever First Assembly of God.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; children: Andrea (Ed) Slagle, Aron (Sheryl) Rush, Derik Rush and Dane Rush; four grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Inman and Thomas Inman; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother; his stepfather, Gerald Inman; sister, Sandy Inman and nephew, Craig Inman.
Per his own wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest privately, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Clever.