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Patrick Bush Obituary

Patrick
Bush
March 17, 1964-
September 7, 2013
Ellerslie, GA- Mr. Patrick B. Bush(SSG Retired USA), died Saturday at his home. He was 49 years old and resided at 66 Wagon Wheel Drive in Ellerslie, GA.
A native of Delray Beach, FL, Mr. Bush was the son of the late Curtis, Sr and Mary Jane Sutton Bush. A highly decorated veteran of the Desert Storm/Desert Shield Campaign, he retired from the U.S. Army after over 20 years of service. At the time of his demise, he was in the employment of Civilian Services as a Paralegal at Ft. Benning, GA. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Columbus and was a Prince Hall Mason.
Surviving are a son and daughter, Brandon M. and Brianna S. Bush; three brothers, Jeffrey Bush(Carol), Curtis Bush, Jr., and Stacy Evans(Shirley); five sisters, Luvenia Gary(Henry), Ernestine Wheeler(Bruce), Thelma Bush, Shirley Wilson(Henry) and Sharon Raysor(Milton); and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
SSG Bush will be laid to rest with full military honors at the National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL on Friday, September 13, 2013 after a 11:00 A.M. Homegoing Celebration at The Infantry Center Chapel on Main Post, Ft. Benning, GA. Officiating will be Bishop Gary Owens. Visitation is 2 til 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
The cortege will depart from the residence in Ellerslie, GA Friday at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. "A Touch Of Dignity For Those Who Care."

Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Sep. 11, 2013.
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Prayers and memories are with the both of you.

Ira Richardson

January 15, 2014

Continuous prayers for the family of Patrick Bush.

January 14, 2014

Tomara Pulliam

September 27, 2013

"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity" Psalms 133

Patrick was more than a Masonic brother to me. He was Uncle Bush to my three sons and a dedicated friend until the end. We served together at Fort Hood, Germany, and in combat. His warm heart and fantastic ability to make you laugh is a trait not everyone possesses. Uncle Bush and my friend will truly be missed.

Wava Johnson

September 24, 2013

Patrick, you will be truly missed. You are a great person and will continue that greatness in a better place.

Therman Gullette

September 23, 2013

You will truly be missed, what a great person, really enjoyed all those great times and meals we shared in Dexheim, FRG may you please be at rest, my brother.

Annie Jackson

September 22, 2013

Brother,

You will be truly missed as Son, Husband, Father, Brother and a Soldier! Be blessed and thank you! SSG/PM Brian K. Hudley, Wise Men Military Lodge #125, Dexheim, Germany

Brian Hudley

September 20, 2013

You will be missed, I still have emails that you sent. I miss when you call "Barb" and I would say do I have to stand at attention. Your family are inour prayers.

September 18, 2013

When someone as wonderful and fun loving as you goes home to glory we all lose a piece of greatness. Pat you were that childhood friend that made everyone you met laugh and smile. You were a kind and gentle soul.
You will be missed my friend

Pamela Goodman-Daley

September 16, 2013

To the Bush Family so very sorry for your tremendous loss, my prayers go out to you at this time, Patrick you will be greatly missed, God Bless.

Shirley Burke-Ardley and Family

September 16, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Robert Lambert & Family

September 15, 2013

God is still in control, another soldier is his Army, to my family, keep the faith, and know that the journey will ease on the by and by...The Lord is making a way, RIGHT NOW - SLEEP ON P. B. B.…we love you all...

Priscilla M. Willingham

September 13, 2013

Bush you was an angel that GOD brought into this world with your glowing halo! You touch so many people with your laughter and crazy jokes! I will always remember the day you, me and Keith went fishing and you took your shirt off and rolled your pants up and went into the middle of the water to catch that invisible fish that you never caught!! I will always remember that day because we all laughed so hard until we was crying! I will miss you dear friend! You have your golden wings to match your golden halo! RIP

Margo Davis

September 13, 2013

I would like to send a special prayer to the family of Patrick Bush,God has a great person up in heaven.RIP

Malicia Robinson

September 13, 2013

RIP PAT YOU WILL BE MISS

LAWRENCE GARDENHIRE

September 13, 2013

Uncle Pat ,

You will truly be missed . I will never forget the fun times we have shared together. Their was never a dull moment around you. Always kept me laughing . You will always have a place in my heart.
-I Love You . Always And Forever ?

Kadijah Gamble

September 13, 2013

I will truly miss you my brother thanks for all the good times and fond memories. Rest well my friend

George D. Howell Jr.

September 13, 2013

Cousin Pat...I will always remember you!! We had so much fun when you visited me in NJ...we did nothing in particular....yet we laughed and drank and ate our behinds off!! Be sure to find your posse in heaven...someone up there needs to laugh!!! Miss you, love you!!

Deniece Everett

September 12, 2013

I love you Big Guy and I know you will be with me always!

Brandon Bush

September 12, 2013

Just a Great Guy....take your rest Pat. Heart felt thoughts and prayers are with the family

Isabel R. Smith

September 12, 2013

To the Bush family, I am sorry for your loss. Patrick was great to work with and such a happy and pleasant person. I can still hear his voice calling me from his speaker phone at work, requesting information regarding Soldiers. God Bless you, Patrick and may you rest in peace!

Sharon Carballo

September 12, 2013

Patrick..I will never ever forget our fun memories..RIP

Gina Bush

September 12, 2013

Prayers to the family during this difficult time.

Wanda Isaac

September 12, 2013

God keep you our friend and our prayers are with the Bush family.

The Manns Family

September 12, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nancy Odom

September 12, 2013

I will miss your sense of humor and your great big heart. we love Patrick but God loves you best!

Raquel Sutton

September 12, 2013

I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Pat is in Heaven smiling.

Catreva Alfred

September 12, 2013

We will miss you dearly Pat!!! You could make anybody laugh and smile!

BRIDGETTE VICKERS

September 12, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but we cannot question God's will. May in time your family have the peace that they need to carry on. A life well lived, you will be greatly missed by all of us. May your light shine on forever. God bless all the family and "RIP".

Zerlee Sutton

September 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.You will be greatly missed."RIP".

Clarence "Head" Robinson

September 12, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

LaTronda Owens

September 12, 2013

Pat was a wonderful friend. You will be missed more than words can say.

Veronica Lewis

September 11, 2013

Rest in Peace Patrick. I think we were stationed together at Ft Dix, NJ.

Brenda Williams

September 11, 2013

My memory of Patrick will always be his laughter, smile and LOVE for having fun and family. My heart go out to the Bush family, Shirley, Kristi Pratt-Owen, My Super Jeff Bush, Brandon, Brianna and the rest of the family. From Anthony and I our Deepest Sympathy, May the Joy of The Lord be your Strength !!!

Francine Black

September 11, 2013

I served with Pat on active duty at Fort Benning with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team and 11th Infantry Regiment. Rest in Peace Pat. It was my honor to serve with you.

Tom Desrosier

September 11, 2013

Special thoughts and prayers are with the
Family during this time of sorrow. Cherished memories of Patrick will never fade away they will live in our hearts forever.

Calvin & Shirley Gadson

September 11, 2013

RIP Pat you will be missed my longtime friend.

Butch Dublin, Jr.

September 11, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bernard H. Ruff

September 11, 2013

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My dear cousin you will be truly missed. It's makes my heart smile to see how many people whose lives you have touched.

Erika Thomas

September 11, 2013

Prayers and condolences go out to the bereave family in your time of loss and sorrow.. Patrick was a classmate of mine.. Class of "82"... He will be missed and never forgotten.. God bless and God rest his soul!!!

September 11, 2013

Bush,

Thanks for being a friend, a soldier, and a brother, rest my brother. Peace and blessings to the family during your time of sorrow, Brian K. Hudley

Brian Hudley

September 11, 2013

Rest in peace

Mint Brown

September 11, 2013

To a brother that would hug his enemy and welcome them with a smile. You will be truly missed. There will be no other like you. My prayers go out to his son and daughter. He loved you the most.

Christopher McCoy

September 11, 2013

Prayers to the Bush Family. You sure knew how to make people smile and our family had some great times with you. We will miss you dearly Pat.

April

September 11, 2013

Patrick was an amazing friend and everyone who met him loved him! Gone too soon but Gods timing is always perfect. You are missed!

Amy and Ian Mason

September 11, 2013

Pat will live on in the memories of those he left behind. He was a welcome face when I returned to Fort Benning after almost 20 years. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Stacie T.

September 11, 2013

My condolences to the family. I will always think back on the time I was in Mr. Bush's presence with smiles and laughter. He will be missed!

Valencia Robinson

September 11, 2013

Cousin may you rest.Will be miss but never forgotten. Love you Margaret& Mike Harvey

September 11, 2013

Rest in peace.

Mrs Ora Strauss

September 11, 2013

tish king

September 11, 2013

What a remarkable man, always had something positive to say, you will be truly missed...

tish king

September 11, 2013

To have known Patrick was a blessing in its self. There are few people with the ability to walk in a room and instantaneously have a positive impact on everyone within the room that was Patrick. My Friend, your light will be truly missed but I know the angels in heaven are having a wonderful time in your presents. RIP and May God Bless and Strengthen the family.

Curtis Holmes

September 11, 2013

What a great friend Pat was, ,always smiling and he keeps you laughing.
Rest on in Jesus
You will be missed
But not forgotten
My heart-felt and sincere prayers goes out to your family. God will Hold you, in this time of Pat's departure, to Glory.

Psalmist Lyzz Harris

September 11, 2013

We send our condolences for your lost of a remarkable man who has touched many lives. Our prayers are with the family.
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Flora Sanders

September 11, 2013

You will truly be missed. Patrick had a wicked sense of humor and a contagious laugh.
May God be a comforter to his family during this very difficult time.

Harriet Jones

September 11, 2013

Cleophus, I miss you dearly

LaShana Bradwell

September 11, 2013

I will miss how you could come in my office or see me on the street walking and make me laugh I will miss you old friend

Pauline Tyler

September 11, 2013

Patrick was one of the funniest people I ever came in contact with. He had a real zest for life and lived it to the fullest. He was always smiling and would definitely make you laugh out loud! I will cherish the memories of knowing him and working with him at Fort Benning. RIP Mr. Bush!

Rhonda Doleman

September 11, 2013

You will be remembered as a friendly laughing and outgoing spirit. A helpful and knowledgeable person willing to do what you could to assist. You will be missed Patrick. May you RIP.

Marie Anita Brooks

September 11, 2013

My heart and prayers for the Bush family.
Rest In Peace Pat! You will be missed!

Glynis Robinson

September 11, 2013

You were a joy and you brought so much laughter to all of us I will missed that smile but you will remain I'm my heart.

Daisy Curry

September 11, 2013

You will always be remembered in our hearts as the greatest baby-sitter for your nephews and neice; Bill, Mark, Brian and Brandi.

We will miss you.

Psalm 23.

Ira Richardson

September 11, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Theresa Loper

September 11, 2013

Bran Bush-Geter

September 11, 2013

My prayers goes out to the Bush Family and the SJA. Patrick will be sorely missed. Your professionlism to the legal proess was second to none. RIP, my friend.

Sherry Jones

September 11, 2013

Uncle Pat,

You will forever be missed. God said that you have did what you wrte sent on earth to do. You placed a smile on many faces with who came to meet and know you.

Our family will remain strong because that's what you would want us to do.

Love you Brandi Clarence Chandler Chase and Caleb.

Brandi Geter

September 11, 2013

I enjoyed the 3 years I worked with Patrick at Fort Benning. He always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to be around. Rest in peace my brother.

John Miller

September 11, 2013

“A human life is a story told by God.” Patrick was a great story and a wonderful friend in Christ, I will truly miss my brother in Christ.

Bill and Rev. Ruby Youngblood

September 11, 2013

My heart and Prayers for the Bush family. RIP my Brother in Masonry and leader of young soldiers as myself who looked up to all the NCO´s in Dexheim and the Lodge. " So mote it Be"

Dwayne Moorehead

September 11, 2013

Dalphnie Terrell

September 11, 2013

Patrick could light a room no matter where he was. I learned so much from him. God has another angel. Rest easy.

Dalphnie Terrell

September 11, 2013

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