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Jimmy Lee Rushing, 72 of Magee, MS passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Magee General Hospital in Magee, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, May 19, 1953 in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee 302 Eighth Ave SW, Magee, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee in Magee, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Magee City Cemetery in Magee, Mississippi. Bro. Ed Meadows will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031
Jimmy was a dedicated son, taking care of his mother for many years for most of his adult life. He enjoyed playing guitar at church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sammie T. Rushing; mother, Thelma Lee Welch Rushing; sisters, Maxine Rushing Jacks and Lois Rushing Scruggs.
Survivors include his brothers, Sammie Glen Rushing (Elizabeth) of Magee, MS, Travis Tilton Rushing (Nelda) of Crystal Springs, MS and Hugh James Rushing (Judy) of Jackson; sister, Arlene Rushing Jones of Crystal Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Special music will be performed by Brex Bankston.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com
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