Phillip D. Rushton
November 27, 1932 - March 21, 2022
Phillip D. Rushton, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2022. He was born November 27, 1932 in Atlanta, IN, to the late Edward A. and Ethel Rushton. Phil was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. He married Joanne Stewart, December 30, 1953, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Phil attended Butler University and Indiana University and was employed with Shumaker Bros./Globe Asphalt & Paving for 61 years. He was a 32° Mason and a member of Brightwood Masonic Lodge. Visitation will be Friday, March 25, 2022 from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Phil is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joanne Rushton; daughters, Rebecca Patton, Shari Wight and Caryn Duncan; grandchildren, Phillip Rushton, Mathew Rushton, Daniel Rushton, Courtney Behrmann, Brooke Behrmann, Alex Wight, Cami Wight, Raechel Patton, Michael Duncan, Alex Duncan, Sam Duncan; and great-grandson, Wyatt Patton-Asher. He was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Scott Rushton. Phil was a loving husband, committed family man and thoroughly enjoyed tending his beautiful lawn and gardens.
Phillip D. Rushton, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2022. He was born November 27, 1932 in Atlanta, IN, to the late Edward A. and Ethel Rushton. Phil was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. He married Joanne... View Obituary & Service Information