Union County Commission Chair Stony Rushing passes away, family says

MONROE, N.C. — Union County Commission Chairman Stony Rushing died on Tuesday, family said. He was 51 years old.

“We regretfully share that Chairman Rushing passed away this evening after a courageous battle with health issues over the past year,” county officials said in a news release. “We were hopeful he would make a full recovery, so this certainly is a difficult time.”

Stony Rushing was a dedicated public servant and long-serving member of the Union County Board of Commissioners. He loved Union County and was passionate about serving this community. Please join us in praying for his wife Anne-Marie and their two children. https://t.co/cOCTUCQUbH
— Union County NC (@UnionCountyNC) August 9, 2023

Rushing served on the board of commissioners since 2014. He also ran for Congress in the 9th Congressional District.

“Chairman Rushing loved Union County and was passionate about serving this community,” the county said. “His contributions to Union County have been immeasurable and will leave a lasting impact.”

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