Comments on: Beyond the OR

By: John Neumeier

John Neumeier — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:23:39 +0000

I did not know Dr. Rusher but have the honor of working with Dr. Rusher’s son and counting him as my friend. This video as well as the stories that Will has shared are an inspiration to me of Dr. Rusher’s commitment to use the gifts he received. Not only is his service to the King’s people his legacy, his son and grandchildren are a testimony of his faithfulness to the Lord. The world is a sadder place without him but he finished his race with purpose and I look forward to meeting him and sharing eternity with him someday.

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:41:46 +0000

What a blessing to find this video, to see his face and to hear his voice at a point when I am missing him so much! I am grateful for his love, the unending lessons of a true teacher and his legacy of loving God and loving others! I am blessed to be his daughter!

By: Sharmon

Sharmon — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 04:00:39 +0000

I was lucky to have known this great surgeon as a co-worker in the medical field,and as my employer.His meticulous standards were admirable to anyone that ever observed them.After he passed into eternity,I happened on this one night recently and was thrilled-he came to life,for me,again,here in front of my very eyes,my beloved doctor and friend.

By: Vicki Sue Gillean

Vicki Sue Gillean — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:14:16 +0000

I just read tonight of Buck’s moving in with Jesus! I am saddened for earthly loss of such a fine surgeon and man. His wife, Pam is precious to know. My prayers are with her and her family.

By: Thomas Davidson

Thomas Davidson — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:25:39 +0000

I am sad to share but joyed to know that Dr. Buck has passed away. I will always remember his giving spirit and how the Mongolian people loved him.

Jonesboro – Dr. Albert Holly “Buck” Rusher, Jr., 62, was at home when he went peacefully to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.

Rusher, born and raised in Brinkley, came to NE Arkansas July 1979 after completing medical school at U.A.M.S in Little Rock, and a general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was a general and vascular surgeon who served the community of Jonesboro for 25 years prior to committing to full time medical mission work in Mongolia. Other than his commitment to family, Rusher’s passions included teaching both matters of faith and medicine and spending time outdoors. He is the founding member of Jonesboro Surgical Associates, and served many years as a deacon and life-group leader at Central Baptist Church.

Some of Dr. Rusher’s accomplishments and recognitions include: 1998 Friendship Medal from the Mongolian President for his medical contributions to that country, 2005 “Living the Mission” award from St. Bernards Medical Center, and 2010 Recipient of Jonesboro YMCA’s Toast of the Town.

Survivors include his wife of almost 41 years, Pamela Smith Rusher of the home; daughter, Holly Wells and husband Jim of Paragould, AR; son, Will Rusher and wife Courtney of Little Rock; grandchildren, Willoughby, Davis and Ryan Rusher; his parents, Albert and Betty Rusher of Brinkley; brother, Gus Rusher and wife Liz of Fayetteville; sister, Debbie Nix and husband Robin of Jonesboro; sister-in-law, Sherrie Oldham and husband Talmadge of Cabot and many nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers will be Dr. John Cook, Dr. Brad Fields, Steve Fowler, Harold Hardwick, Stan Jones, Dr. David McReynolds, Dennis Seyler, Don Traylor, Dr. Lynn Wiggins and Bill Wood.

Honorary pallbearers include the Central Baptist Church deacons and the Jonesboro Surgical Associates staff.

Visitation will be Friday, May 28, 2010 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Central Baptist Church, 3707 Harrisburg Road, Jonesboro, AR. Following a private family burial, a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 1 P.M. at Central Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you please consider the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72203; City Youth Ministries, 118 Burke Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401; St. Bernard’s Development Foundation (Hospice Memorial), P.O. Box 9320, Jonesboro, AR 72403; YMCA 1421 W. Nettleton, Jonesboro, AR 72401; or the charity of your choice.

By: Aldena H. Vaughan

Aldena H. Vaughan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:38:00 +0000

Posted by Aldena Vaughan, November 03, 2009

I have known Buck & Pam for a long time and thank God for the giving of their lives and talents to serve our Lord in Mongolia. Also, it is a blessing to see how they are still faithfully serving Him even after the brain surgery and during the many treatments. I pray for them often asking the Lord to hold them close in His embrace and minister to their needs in a special way!

By: Sue Kochel

Sue Kochel — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:06:53 +0000

I have known the Rushers for over 30 years and have prayed for the precious Mongolian people regularly since Buck and Pam first began to share their names and needs. Thank you for this wonderful video. Many people will spend eternity in heaven because of the work of this wonderful couple.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:17:14 +0000

I have loved Buck and Pam since their children were in elementary school and Pam and I walked and prayed about our and our children’s future. Pam has had the call to go before I did, but we beat her to the field in EA. Thank you for answering the call to Mongolia, for loving the doctors and helping them become better doctors and sharing how their eternity could be changed. Thank you for learning the language so you could share in their heart language that Jesus died for them. I love you both. Sharon

By: Jean Guth

Jean Guth — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:35:18 +0000

To God be the glory! Great things He has done through Dr. and Pam Rusher! I’ve known about them for several years through [a mutual friend], and so I was thrilled to read this account and watch the video! “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage their hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word.”