Howard-Busbee-Obituary

Howard Busbee

Richmond, Virginia

Sep 23, 1943 – May 16, 2023

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September 23, 1943
DIED
May 16, 2023
LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia

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BUSBEE, Howard JamesHoward James Busbee, 79, of Richmond, Virginia, passed peacefully on May 16, 2023, with his beloved wife and five children at his bedside. He is survived by Mary Whitt Busbee, his wife of 57 years; and his five children and their spouses: Howard James (Jay) Busbee Jr.,...

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

I am sorry to just learn of Howard´s passing, my good friend and guiding light at the Flat Hat, I remember our weekly rides on his Vespa to the Howard Johnson restaurant, planning our next week´s editorial adventures, thanks, Howard, for the ride & the memories, Skip Baman

The Richmond Pops Band gave an annual Christmas concert. For over twenty years Howard was our Santa Claus, coming on stage as the Band played "Here Comes Santa Claus". Each performance was for 3000+ folks, totaling more 60,000 folks. His name was never publicized, even to the Band. Now everyone will know the magic he brought to us all. Thank you ,Howard; rest in peace.

This campus and planet are better because Howard Busbee was here. His kindness and generosity live on in the hearts and lives of his family and all of us whose lives he touched. Stacey, you and all of your family are in my thoughts in prayers and I am grateful that I got to know your dad, if only a little.

Over the many years we´ve known Howard and Mary we´ve only been together a handful of times. They were very memorable and I am not wish we had spent more time together. Mary my heart goes out to you and your lovely family

I am sad to hear about Howard. Please know i care. Mary, how can i get in touch with u.

Busbee Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of this Riverchase icon. Mr. Busbee will always remain a cherished part of my childhood memories. He was bar-none, the best Santa Claus that ever lived. And he holds a special place in my memories of those early ski trips to Vail. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you, and by all whose lives he touched across the years. May his memory be a blessing.

Howard was a grand gentleman...we passed so many happy hours on the W&M Alumni cruise to Mexico. Our deepest condolences to Mary and the family ... his light will always grace Williamsburg and the college he loved.

Mary we will always cherish the memories of traveling with you both to the Mediterranean and our special time together in Rome. Also our time together at William & Mary was wonderful! Much love to you and your family. Our prayers are with you my. Love Ben & Fongsanith Harper