St. Clair County Obits

WALTER EDWIN RASH

St. Clair County Courier
Friay, 25 January 2008
Walter Edwin Rash, Sr., 75, was born Oct 12, 1932 in Collins, to Alfred Garfield and Ina Etheal [Mullins]
Rash and departed this life January 20, 2008 at Big Springs Care Center in Humansville.
Walter was married July 2, 1957 to Zonie Brown of Lebanon in Osceola. Walter had his own lawn mowing
service and operated a small engine repair shop in Weaubleau. Walter was inducted into the U.S. Army on
Jan. 23, 1953. He received the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He was released from active Military duty and transferred to U.S. Army Reserves on May 23, 1955.
He enjoyed traveling and going to the Ozarks and going on vacations. He liked to see all the different
places. He was an avid bible collectoor. He really enjoyed reading from the bible as much as he could and
had a very extensive knowledge of the Bible. He enjoyed mowing grass, even if it wasn't for money, he
enjoyed doing it.
He was the last living sibling. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Naomi, Lucy, Esther and one son,
Carl and a grandson, Brandon Rogers.
He is survived by his wife Zonie and three children, Ed, Paul and Marsha. Numerous other nieces, nephews,
great nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday Jan. 23 at Weaubleau Assembly of God. Officiated by Paul Rash and Rev.
Edward Box.
Music selections were "I'll Fly Away" and "Old Rugged Cross" by the congregation. "Amazing Grace" by Sasha, Sherry and Tiffany Rash and "Because You Loved Me" by
Sasha Rash.
Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.