Mr. Richard William Lush, age 73 of Manchester, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday night in an Extended Care Facility in Manchester. He was a native of Camden, NJ and the son of the late Norman P. and Frances Lush. Mr. Lush was a former Lincoln County police officer, a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son Richie Lush of Fayetteville, grandchildren Dallon Lush, Kennedy Lush, Samatha Lush, Logan Horton and daughter-in-law Melanie Lush. Mr. Lush was preceded in death by a son Greg Lush.

A private family memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Richard William Lush.