Roger Dale Rust

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Roger Dale Rust, of Lyles, TN, a loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away at age 77.

Roger was born March 23, 1948 in Kingston Springs, TN to Arthur “Buck” Jessie Rust, Jr. and Johnnie Todd (Holt) Rust. Roger graduated from Bellevue High School where he played on the Owls football team and was an active member of their FFA chapter. Upon graduating from high school, Roger attended electrician trade school. He worked as an electrician until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Glenda Gail (Cathey) Rust; his children Kimberly (Mark) Welte of Cookeville, TN, and Joseph Kasey Rust of Lyles, TN; and his grandchildren Emily (Zach) Webb of Sparta, TN, and Luke (Gabrielle) Welte of Barberton, OH.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Hilda Rust Jones; his brother-in-law, John Steven Jones; and his brother, Arthur Jessie Rust III.

Roger was always pleasant, fun to be around, and ready to lend a helping hand. Roger enjoyed farming, raising cattle, gardening, and cooking. He enjoyed working and spending time on the Rust family farm in Kingston Springs, TN and on the Harpeth River. He especially loved spending time with family and his grandchildren.

A visitation in honor of Roger will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM and burial to follow, all taking place at Harpeth Hills Memory Garden, Funeral Home, & Cremation Center at 9090 Highway 100 in Nashville, TN. Grandson Luke Welte will officiate the service.

A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice in Cookeville, TN for their professional and compassionate care.