James T. Bush

James Theodore Bush was born in Bradyville, Tennessee on July 2, 1921 to James Lafayette and Eula Jane Bush. He was the youngest of 11 children. He passed away peacefully in Howell, Michigan, under the gentle care of his daughter and St. Joseph Hospice on February 22, 2013 at the age of 91.

James was the beloved husband of the late Wavil who passed away before him in 2002. He was also the loving father of Janie (James) Loper and the late James Terry (Linda) Bush who passed away in 1997. Dear grandfather of Tracy Bush, Kellie (Nick) Angelosanto, Shannon (Peter) Manning and Jason (Jill) Loper. Great-grandfather of Ryan Angelosanto, Kaylin Angelosanto, Alayna Angelosanto, Jackson Manning, Ian Manning, Keira Manning, Lila Manning, Jet Loper, Mya Loper and Kai Loper. Survived by his 3 sister-in-laws; Lois Bush, Helen Alexander and Ruth Pugh. As well as his brother-in-law W.C. West and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his 10 brothers and sisters.

James was a proud WWII Veteran who served with the United States Marine Corps. He later worked as a machinist in the tool and die industry until he retired.

The family will receive friends for a Visitation on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2-7pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road in Livonia (Just east of New burgh and I-275 roads)

The Funeral Service, led by Charles Coats of Webberville Church of Christ, will be at 1:00pm also at the funeral home.

James will be laid to rest with his wife in the Chapel Mausoleum at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan with Committal Prayers and Military Honors provided by the United States Marine Corps. Funeral Honors Team.

Memorial Donations may be made in James' honor to the donor's favorite charity of choice or to:

Stones River Manor Benevolent Fund

205 Haynes

Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129