Russell Ault, Jr.

January 7, 1954 - June 18, 2015
Russell Ault, Jr.

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Russell “Rusty” Ault, Jr., 61, of Hendersonville, died Thursday, June 18, at Pardee Hospital following a brief illness. A native of Goldsboro, NC, he had lived in Hendersonville since 2000. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science from UNC Chapel Hill and his Associate degree in Accounting from Durham Tech. A self-employed accountant, he also worked part-time in the Distance Learning Center at Blue Ridge Community College. Rusty is survived by his life partner, Carol Peim and by many extended family members and close friends. A memorial service will be held 11:15 am Wednesday, July 1, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2021 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain True, 29 North Market Street, Suite 610 Asheville, NC 28801.


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  • June 21, 2015
    Elena Gallenberger says:
    Dearest Carol, Joe and I are holding you and Rusty in prayer and healing. We are so sorry for your loss. Rusty will be dearly missed, but will light up heaven. Much love, Joe and Elena Gallenberger

  • June 22, 2015
    Deb Henry says:
    Carol, I was saddened to learn about Russell's illness and passing. I teach nursing at BRCC. Russell was a great help to me with my distance learning classes. He will be missed. Deb Henry

  • June 22, 2015
    Angie R-Fernandez says:
    There is a bright new Light in the Cosmic Realm

  • June 23, 2015
    Linda Stirk says:
    My deepest sympathy to Rusell's family. He was a kind and gentle man and I always enjoyed working with him. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

  • June 24, 2015
    Sam & Marilyn Auld Gasque says:
    Sam and I met Rusty & Carol before the turn of the century. How much fun it has been to get in deep conversations with him (science,politics, computers), realizing just how much you don't know and he does! He was my co-pilot riding to Dowsers meetings as he devoted several years to being Treasurer for them. He may be gone from this earth but I know that all of us will have a bit of Rusty with and in us from now on. There's always a reason you meet someone special....and that he was & still is. Marilyn