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Walter Busby Obituary
1926-2011
Walter Ashton Busby, 84, of Pace, FL went to be with the Lord on Thursday March 10, 2011 after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Walt was born in Pensacola, FL on March 21, 1926 to Manuel and Jeannette Busby. After graduating high school, he worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station until 1944, when he was drafted into the military service of the United States Army Air Corp. After an honorable discharge as Sergeant from the Army Air Corp at the end of WWII, he returned to the Naval Air Station in Pensacola where he worked in the electroplating shop for 35 years.
He will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and uncle, as well as, an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jim Edens of Potomac Falls, VA; his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lynne Busby of Midlothian, VA; four beautiful and beloved granddaughters, Carissa Clark and Kelsey Edens, Hollyn and Laura Busby; three sisters, Dorothy Williamson and Jane Allen of Pace, FL and Betty (Jerry) Cox of Shalimar, FL; thee sisters-in-law, Cecile McCarley and Hazel (Elmo) Roberts of Hamilton, AL and Virginia (Ken) Davis of Biloxi, MS.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Exie Palmer Busby; his parents, one brother, Mannie Busby; and three sisters, Delores Chancey, Marjorie Chicouske and Marie Vance.
Funeral services will be Monday March 14, 2011 at 10 AM at the Chapel of National Cremation & Burial Society with Rev. John Webb officiating. Internment will follow in Memory Park Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Kenny Busby, Tony Busby, Jim Williamson, Barry Franklin, Chris Vance, Doyce Holland, Lincoln Cox, Lee Franklin, Jerry Cox and Tim Chancey. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Vance, Ron Boykin, Tommy Gann, Kenny McCarley, Ricky Williamson, Al Williamson and Jesse "Buddy" Gillman.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday March 13, from 3 until 5 PM.
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has charge of the arrangements.
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Sandy Archuleta (Tompkins)
March 22, 2011
Beth & Greg, It's been many years since I've seen your Dad and was sad to hear of his passing. I remember him as being very sweet and very funny! I pray for God's comfort as you remember your Dad.
Donna Anderson
March 13, 2011
Beth,Greg and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet father. He was such a gentle man to talk to and always had a smile. I know you will miss him. I will remenber you and your family in my prayers. Donna Keyser Anderson
March 12, 2011
prayers and love to the family.miss all of you, Mrs Arthur Smith from Jacksonville
Gene & Jackie Lord
March 12, 2011
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.
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