He was born on June 15, 1941 to Willie George and Agnes Young Bush in Kennett, Missouri. He grew up in McKenzie, AL and later moved with his family to Montgomery, AL where he graduated high school and married his high school sweetheart.
Ed loved and served his country faithfully in the National Guard Air Force Reserve for 13 years, earning the rank of Master Sergeant and was NCOIC in Communications.
In 1974, at 33 years of age, he gave his heart to Jesus and served Him wholeheartedly for the rest of his days. Ed was a retired pastor and co-founder of Wellspring for Women, which he and his wife, Valeta headed for nearly 40 years.
"Brother", like his mother, Agnes, loved all things involving family and faithfully hosted his family reunion for over 30 years. He preferred the outdoors, was happy in a tractor seat and farmed the land from the moment he bought it until the year he passed. People were often heard to say that Ed was "hard to keep up with!" He enjoyed Alabama football and eagerly anticipated each season.
Ed had a tremendous heart for people and for sharing the love of Jesus with anyone he encountered. Many lives were impacted through his encouragement and his faithful ministry of God's Word. He passionately loved one woman, Valeta Bush, affectionately known as "Bunny" for 57 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie George and Agnes Bush and his brother-in-law, Jim York.
Ed is survived by his wife, Valeta Bush, his sister, Willette York, daughters; Eve Hatcher (Paul), Heather Buesinger and his son, Michael Bush (Jessie). Left to cherish Ed's memory are his grandchildren; Kirsten Buesinger, Caitlin Buesinger, Hannah Bush, Haley Bush and Christian Bush.
Due to Covid-19 concerns, a private graveside service was held for the immediate family at Greenwood Cemetery on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:00pm.
The family will receive friends and extended family for a public Memorial Service at 10:00am on Saturday, October 10, 2020 on the Bush Family property.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WhiteChapel-GreenwoodFH.com for the Bush family.
