David Ray Tush, 54, Iola, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola.
He was born Aug. 5, 1962, in Garnett, the son of George M. Tush Jr. and Jacquelyn (Sutton) Tush Hill. David graduated from Crest High School in 1980.
After graduation, he worked for Daniel Construction as a block mason at Wolf Creek for four years. Following that, he entered into his lifelong career in the oil fields. He was season ticket holder for many years for KU Basketball. His greatest joy, other than his family, was riding his Harley. David enjoyed fishing and hunting.
David affected many people with his kindness and would help anyone at any time. He had the ability to fix and build anything. David will be greatly missed by everyone he knew.
David was preceded in death by his father, George M. Tush Jr.; and one nephew, Ronald Tush Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Jacquelyn Hill and husband Jim, Colony; one daughter, Paige Tush and fiancé Jayden Hall, Colony; two grandchildren, Landen Hall and Kaysen Hall; three brothers, Ronald Tush, Iola, Terry Tush and wife Loretta, Spokane, Wash., and Michael Tush and wife Annie, Savonburg; one step-brother, Myron Hill, Merriam; four nieces, Casey and Kathy Tush, Iola, Penelope and Georgia Jean Tush, Savonburg; one great-nephew, Ean Tush, Iola; and his fiancé, Candice Kent and her children, Evan and Emma Kent.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, with burial following in Garnett Cemetery.
Family will greet friends on Sunday afternoon at the funeral home from 3 to 4.
Memorial contributions may be made to the David Tush Memorial Fund.
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