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Kevin Bush Obituary


Captain Kevin Bush unexpectedly passed away early Saturday morning at Gulf Coast Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends.

A memorial will be held at Gulf World Marine Park on Tuesday July 16th. Please drop in between 5pm-7pm to pay your respects to Kevin Bush's wife, Kathy.

Visitors may enter the west entrance to the park and continue to the Garden Room.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Panama City News Herald from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Keith Hardy

July 3, 2021

Kathy, I don't know if you still get messages through this or not. Give me a shout at [email protected]

Rick Bastas

July 3, 2019

Still miss you my friend.

September 6, 2013

Dear Kathy:

Stephen, Patrick, and I are so very sad for your loss. Kevin was a wonderful man, a great neighbor, and friend. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen and Delinda Melvin & Patrick Bane, Panama City, FLorida

Kimberly Smith

July 16, 2013

Kathy, Gordon, Alec and myself are truly heartbroken over Kevin's passing. I can see him bowed up on the deck of the boat now. Fish on Kevin!!!! Peace and Love my friend.

Bobby & Teri

July 15, 2013

Bush will always the person (from those of us who knew him from Texas) that will bring a great story to the evening.
He was a great house builder and fun to fish with. You will be remembered.

Bobby Adair

July 15, 2013

My favorite memory of Kevin was a 3-4 day fishing trip we took to Mexico. We had a great time! He also taught me to dive.
Kevin and I worked together for years. Kevin will always bring great memories to mind. Kathy you and Kevin's family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Keith Hardy

July 13, 2013

Dear Kathy,
Kevin was a Great Friend! I am so sorry for your loss and Kevin will definitely be missed by many.

Robbie Fuller

July 13, 2013

Kathy and family. I am so so sorry to hear of Kevin passing away. I just saw him a few weeks ago after many years. He was always seen with a smile and a friendly hand shake. Always trying to help someone on the boats and around the docks. Godspeed my friend, and we will be praying for comfort and peace for the family. Fair winds and calm seas!!

Susan Bryant

July 12, 2013

Kathy, Darlene & Kellee, I am so sorry to about Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and the family at this time.

Robbie Faye Bryant

July 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Darlene and all of the family at this time. May God comfort each and every one of you.

Sandy Carlisle Posey

July 11, 2013

Kellee,
My condolences for you & your family. Such fun memories of Kevin when we were all growing up. Bless you & your family as you grieve.

Allen Miller

July 11, 2013

Sorry to hear about KB.

Debbie Dellinger Christie

July 11, 2013

Prayers for the family. May you find peace and comfort during this time. Kevin was a great friend in high school, always made you laugh.

Raymond Shaw

July 11, 2013

Met Kevin when we were sophmores in high school then we were like brothers. Sees like we did everything together and his family made me feel welcome whenever I went over to their house. Went thru a lot with him, good and bad but thats life. You and your family will always be in my memories. See ya when I get there.

Terri Gaither

July 11, 2013

Kellee, Kent, I love you so very much. I am so so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong my friends.

Rick Bastas

July 11, 2013

Even though Kevin and I had not stayed in touch over the years I will always remember the great times the Bush and Bastas families had together. Kevin I will miss you and my prayers are with your family.
Rick Bastas, Dallas Tx

Sandra McGill

July 11, 2013

Kathy, I knew Kevin from high school--he always loved life. You, Kellee and the rest of his family are in my thoughts and prayers. rIP, Kevin.

Mary Holton

July 11, 2013

Kathy,,He will have no more pain and with time you will remember only the good times. Take a walk on the lovely beach and think about the good Kevin brought to your life.

Doris and Jim Pigneri

July 11, 2013

Kathy,Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Kevin. May God bless you and the peace of the Lord be with you during this sad time.

Sherri Orlds Magbee

July 10, 2013

Kathy,I knew your Kevin from high school. He was a great guy, cared about his friends and would always make you laugh. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you, his family and friends. I was friends with Kelly too, please tell her hi for me. God Bless you!

Kellee Washburn

July 10, 2013

RIP Kevin. I love you. You will be missed more than you know.

Anne Goodrich

July 10, 2013

ALl my love Kathy ..Love you very much!!

Sara Emery

July 10, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Kevin' passing. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time!

Troy Bolin

July 9, 2013

So sorry Kathy and I'm praying for you daily. Words can't describe how grateful I am for getting to see you and Kevin last summer.

Troy Bolin

July 9, 2013

I'm so glad I got to spend a few hours with you and Kevin last summer. I'm so sorry Kathy. Praying for you daily.

Brenda Wrazin

July 9, 2013

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. Keeping you in my prayers. Take care, Brenda

Carol Houser Sikora

July 9, 2013

Kathy - So so sorry. Praying for you.

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