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BORN
1924
DIED
2011
Bill Busby Obituary
Bill served proudly in the US Navy during WWII in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans on the naval destroyer escort USS Stern. Following his discharge Bill and Juanita moved to Victoria where he worked for DuPont for 35 years as an operator and supervisor.
Mr. Busby is survived by his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Juanita Dent Busby; his son, James William Busby and wife, Debbe Busby; daughter, Carla Busby Rodriguez and husband, Damaso; his brother, Perry Elton Busby, Jr. and his grandchildren, Heather Busby, Jared Busby and wife, Ashley and Shannon Busby.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert and Russell Busby.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 6-7:30 pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Graveside services will be 1 pm on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Nick Stewart officiating with military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hoover, Roy Swanson, Bill Evans, Robert R. Martin, Carl DuBose and Joe Kozelski.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Ballet Theatre, 2508 E. Mockingbird, Victoria, TX 77904.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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James Froncek
March 18, 2011
Mr. Busby was one of the finest men I ever known. He was what I wanted my father to be. A man of honor, humor and wit, whose presence enhanced my life. I will always cherish my conversation last year with Mr. Busby and his lovely bride. Love ya Carla and the Busby family.
James Froncek
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Stephen McPhail
March 18, 2011
Dear Juanita and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man who always had a smile for you. One of those special people that you always admired! We will all miss him. I know he has a special place in heaven. I am so sorry I could not make the visitation or funeral. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
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