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Rusty Vanhook

A private graveside service for Mr. Rusty Vanhook was held Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Wilson County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Matthew Meridieth officiating.

Rusty passed away April 21, 2020, at Quality Care.

Born William Leslie Vanhook on August 3, 1958, in Wilson County, he is the son of the late Leslie Wright Vanhook who passed away on December 16, 2017, and Mildred Willie Dedmon Vanhook who passed away on December 9, 2013.  He was a unique, intelligent, and talented individual.  He had a natural born gift as an artist and musician.  Whether it was a beautiful painting or sculpture, his work was meticulous and very detailed.  He restored vintage automobiles, was a gun smith, and could design and build anything.   He loved history and learning new things.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and the Lebanon Masonic Lodge.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Pauline Pulley Vanhook and Willie and Eula Mae Gillihan Dedmon.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon (615) 444-2142   www.ligonbobo.com

Messages for the Family

  1. Rod purkett says:
    Fred. So sorry to hear of the passing of Rusty. He had been in our for sometime. My you and loved ones be wrapped in the blessings of the Lord.
  2. Donnie L. Denny says:
    Rusty, I am so saddened to learn of your death this morning. I remember all the good times we had growing up together. R-I-P my friend .