The Real Duke Of Hazzard: The Jerry Rushing Story

by Michael D. Barnes, Jerry Rushing

Jerry Elijah Rushing, a.k.a. “Snake,” is a legend in his own time. In his rebellious youth, he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and became a fearless bootlegger, running over two million gallons of bootleg whiskey and thriving on fast cars, high-speed chases, and death-defying altercations. The wild experiences of Jerry Rushing’s life gave rise to The Dukes of Hazzard , the smash hit TV series that has become a phenomenon around the world. But Jerry’s life was no comedy. He was filled with anger and desperation, yet he yearned for peace and purpose. Now he’s born-again and eager to tell everyone what Christ has done in his life.

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 2005

About the author

Michael D. Barnes, A.I.A., N.C.A.R.B., is Founder and President of Barnes Design Group, P.C., a Virginia Beach, Virginia firm providing architectural services for a variety of church building projects. A Christian firm with a unique mission, Barnes Design Group counts churches as 95% of its current clientele with over 300 church commissions. It is this invaluable experience which positions Barnes Design Group, P.C., as the premier church architect in the Southeastern United States.

Mr. Barnes is often referred to as a church expert and is hired as both a Liturgical Consultant and Church Architect. He has special expertise in church programming, master site planning, church layout, and sanctuary design. Mr. Barnes has designed sanctuaries with seating capacities ranging between 100 and 50,000 people.

Mr. Barnes currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, Candice. They have 4 children.