Billy Jack Rushing, age 88, of Hot Springs , passed from this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs .  He was born August 7, 1929 in Lake Providence , LA the son of the late Joseph and Lottie Hamrick Rushing. Billy Jack was a retired owner and operator of Tojack Construction Company.  He was a United States Navy veteran.  Billy Jack attended First Baptist Church in Hot Springs .  He enjoyed attending Masonic lodge functions, spending time with his grandchildren, boating and fishing.  Billy Jack was a Master Mason and past Deputy District Grand Master.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Faye Baker Rushing, and several sisters.

Survivors are two daughters, Mary Carol Street (John) of Hot Springs , and Jackie Kinkade of Yucca Valley , CA , seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and three sisters.

No services are planned.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3100 Samford Ave , Shreveport , LA 71103 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.