James Phillip (J.P.) Rusher completed his life journey, February 5, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 21, 1931 to the late Rondal J and Mary Belle (Huff) Rusher. He served in the United States Navy. J.P. was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School class and served as a Deacon for several years. He enjoyed water skiing and spectator sports. He and his wife Maggie founded J.P. Rusher Construction Company in 1970 and continued until he retired. One of his prized endeavors was the building of Owensboro City Hall.
Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by his infant son, Jason Scott; four brothers, Darrell (Linda), Billy (Beverly), Bobby (Dorothy) and Wendell Rusher all of Fordsville; two sisters, Ina Ruth Carlisle and Merrilyn (Ronald) Walsh.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maggie Rusher; three daughters and sons-in-laws, Sheila (Gary) Best of Roswell, Georgia, Sharon (Maurice) Abney of Owensboro, Sandra (Dan) Thomas of Owensboro; four grandchildren, Kristin (Chris) Heath of Atlanta Georgia, Aaron (Kristen) Thomas of Louisville, Rachel (Kevin) Healy of Lexington, Megan (McKae) Maddox of Owensboro; four great grandchildren, Colin and Caleb Heath of Atlanta, Georgia, Olivia and Winston Thomas of Louisville; brother, Lendell Rusher of Fordsville; three sisters, Helen Westerfield of Hartford, Naomi (Bob) Sorrels of Falls of Rough, Joanna Jett of Hammond, Indiana.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude appreciation to the Comfort Keepers Caregivers.
Services are private at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory and will be live-streamed at 2:00 p.m. Monday at www.davisfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.