Cecil Farris Rush
Cecil was born February 9, 1933 in Beaumont Texas and he died at the age of 73 on March 19, 2006 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was the third son born to Jeff Farris and Mabel Marguerite Campbell Rush.
Cecil graduated from Beaumont High School in 1951 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Lamar State University in 1974 and a Master’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in 1984. He also was a graduate of the Southern Police Institute and the F.B.I Academy.
Cecil joined the Beaumont Police Department in 1953 as the rank of patrolman and advanced in rank to Lieutenant at which time he was assigned to Special Services for three years. He was promoted to Captain in 1969 and he obtained the rank of Major in 1972 and retired as Major in 1989 with thirty-six years of service. During his service he also served as assistant chief of police and interim police chief.
He grew up in the Methodist church and later became an elder at Robbins Memorial Presbyterian Church. On June 22, 2002 he joined Amelia Baptist Church and was baptized by Dr. Ralph Thompson. Cecil was a member of South Park Masonic Lodge #1320 since 1955.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jeff, his mother, Mabel, his first wife, Bernice his brothers Jeff and William (Bill) and son, Steven. Cecil is survived by his wife Maggie Nobles Rush; sons, Harley Davidson Rush, Scott Farris Rush and wife Cathy; daughter, Laura Calder Monday and husband Gary; grandchildren, Kandi Calder, Renee Calder Price and husband Tim, Justin Rush, Taylor Rush, and Samantha Rush; step-children, Rodney Nobles, Laura Nobles and Cori Nobles Stanley and husband Kenny; step-grandchildren, Teresa Stanley Baggett and husband Jeremy Baggett, Julie Stanley Wilkerson and husband Jason, Amy Nobles, Pamela Stanley and Trent Nobles; step-great-grandchildren, Micah Wilson (Baggett) and Maggie Baggett.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Amelia Baptist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening March 22, 2006 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amelia Baptist Church, 8055 Brighton, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
