Philip Leland Rustin passed from this life on October 16, 2026, surrounded by family and friends singing hymns that he loved so much and led others in singing for so many years. He was born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to H.C. and Arlene Kissel Rustin on September 15, 1941.
He graduated from Durant High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at Bethany Nazarene College, now Southern Nazarene University.
He met the love of his life, Charla Ann Whisman, at a church youth function. They married on August 24, 1962 and just a few weeks ago they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary together.
Following graduation from college, the couple moved to Durant where Philip joined his father in the family business. His brother, Bart Rustin, later joined them. At one time, four generations worked there together.
Philip, invested in his community in many ways through serving on numerous boards and committees to mowing lawns and giving generously of both his time and finances. He served on the board at Durant First Church of The Nazarene, now LifeSong Church, the Advisory Board for First United Bank, the Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees, the Nazarene District Advisory Board, and the Ready Mix Concrete Association board as a member and as president.
Philip dedicated his life to serving God, his family, and his community, leaving behind a beautiful legacy for generations to come.
He is preceded in death by his parents, H.C. and Arlene Rustin.
He is survived by his wife, Charla, his son Stuart and wife Annette of Durant, and his daughter Lisa Alex of Oklahoma City, his grandchildren Brittany Solis, Brianna Baughman, Braden Solis and wife Courtney, Olivia Booth and husband Dayton, Grant Rustin, and Landon Rustin, his great grandchildren Trinity Baughman, Amayah Booth, Blakelyn Booth, Kymbre Booth, Nico Solis, Noah Solis, and Nova Booth. He is also survived by his brother, Bart Rustin and wife Phyllis of Durant, and their sons, Brent Rustin and wife Adrienne and daughter Katia, and Brock Rustin, as well as many other friends and family.
A family visitation service will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at LifeSong Church and The Gordon Center, located at 305 N. Second Ave. in Durant, with Pastor Jim Peña and Pastor Winston Wilson officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. Third Ave. in Durant.
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