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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | John H. Rust, Jr. |
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Fairfax, Virginia 22003, United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
May 21, 1947
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| Died | December 30, 2021
(74 years)
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| Contributor | Wishful Thinking |
| Last Modifed | An_62190
Feb 12, 2022 10:02pm |
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| Info | State Delegate (1980-82, Jan. 1997-2002)
John Howson Rust, Jr.
John H. “Jack” Rust, Jr., a/k/a Bepa, passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Virginia on December 30, 2021. His loving wife, Sue, was at his side as she has been for over 50 years.
Jack was born on May 21, 1947 to John H. Rust, Sr. and Jean Johnson in Washington, D.C. A lifelong Fairfax resident, Jack attended Fairfax High School then matriculated to the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar where he received his B.A. and J.D. At the University of Virginia School of Law, Jack served on the board of editors of the Virginia Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif.
While at the University of Virginia, Jack met the love of his life, Susan Byrne Rust. The two were married in 1970 and settled in Fairfax shortly after Jack graduated from law school. Jack joined the family law firm, Rust & Rust. From 1974 to 1978, Jack served as Fairfax city attorney, as had has father several times before.
This tradition of public service continued when, in 1979, Jack was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates where he served until 1982 and then again from 1997 to 2002. In addition to his service in the General Assembly, Jack served terms on the Virginia State Board of Elections and the Virginia Resource Authority. He was also appointed Commissioner of Accounts for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia in February 2006 where he served until 2020.
Over the years, Jack was a mentor to innumerable young lawyers, lobbyists, and lawmakers. In addition to sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of the law, Jack showed that an unwavering work ethic, unquestioned integrity, and unrelenting creativity could solve almost any problem. What is more, he demonstrated the importance of treating people with respect, even when you disagree; educating people, without talking down to them; and knowing when to talk quietly and when to bang your desk.
In between his thriving law practice and busy schedule of public service, Jack also helped found two different community banks. He was the founding chairman of First Patriot Bankshares Corporation and served on its board from 1987 to 1997. He was also the initial chairman of Cardinal Financial Corporation, and served on its board from 1997 to 2009, including time as the board's vice-chairman.
What Jack treasured above all was his family. He was the beloved husband of Sue for 51 wonderful years. He was the loving father of J.W. (Danielle), Tom (Caroline), and Bob (Mary Beth); and the proud grandfather of Gracie, Hayden, Ashby, Wyatt, Georgeanne, Brinkley Rose, Huck, and Poppy. A kid at heart, Jack loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. From the basketball court to the fishing boat to the stage; from the Coliseum in Rome to the vast reaches of space (or at least the science fiction section of his library), Jack showed his children and grandchildren the importance of being active in mind, body, and spirit.
Jack was a true gentleman who spent much of his life as the smartest guy in the room, whether that be the courtroom, the boardroom, the family room or the floor of the General Assembly. He will be remembered by those who knew him well for his quick wit, deep generosity, and warm spirit. His family and friends loved him; he will be deeply missed.
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