Bobby Scott Rust

Bobby Scott Rust passed away at his home in Conway, Ark. on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the age of 73. Bobby is predeceased by his father, Lonnie Rust, aunt and adoptive mother, Ola Rust Scott, and wife, Glenda Bright Rust. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Jeptha Bledsoe Rust. They loved each other so much they married three times; most recently on November 3, 2015, in Conway, Ark. Bobby was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Bartlett High School class of 1961. Bobby attended Shelby State Community College. While he served as head of security at Christian Brothers University, 1992-1994, he attended classes there as well. Bobby was a veteran of the United States Navy. He proudly served our country on board aircraft carrier, the Essex, from August 1962 to August 1964. Upon returning to Memphis Bobby joined the Memphis Police Department in April of 1965. He retired from MPD in 1992 after serving for 27 years, and achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Bobby loved music his entire life, and passed his passion and knowledge on to his sons. He played many instruments, but his favorite was the acoustic guitar. He also wrote many songs some even being recorded to vinyl. Bobby also truly loved his country, and participating in the democratic process. He was always willing to talk about politics, music, or his beloved Arkansas Razorback football team. Bobby will be remembered by wife, Jeptha Bledsoe Rust, their two sons, Jeffrey Scott Rust and wife Amy, Bradley Robeson Rust and wife Brandy, and five grandchildren, Bradley, Colin, Haley, Kendall, and Savannah Rust all of Memphis. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23rd at 1 p.m. at the Mullins United Methodist Church in the chapel. Located at 4 North Mendenhall Road, Memphis. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to the St. Jude's Children's hospital in Bobby's honor. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.