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Matthew Busby Obituary
December 17, 1970 - October 5, 2023
Natchez, Mississippi - Matthew Dillard Busby passed away on October 5, 2023. Matt was a friend to so many. First and foremost, he was a family man and was married to the love of his life Erica Busby, for 25 years. He loved and adored her and their two children, Dylan and Sydney.
Matt graduated from Biloxi High School. After continuing through higher education, he received his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and was passionate about helping people and seeking justice. Matt currently was the Assistant District Attorney for Adams, Amite, Franklin and Wilkinson County. He was an incredible attorney and always pulled for the underdog. He loved his job and his ability to help people every day was a true blessing to him.
Matt served in the United States Marine Corps and was proud to be a Marine.
He was a gifted teacher and coach having taught in Mississippi and Texas.
His students looked to him as a mentor and friend until his passing. He touched the lives of so many families and was a blessing to them.
Matt is survived by his loving wife, Erica Busby, his son Dylan Matthew Busby, his daughter, Sydney Ellice Busby and brothers, John Busby (Dodie) of Woolmarket, MS, Brad Busby (LaRose) of Biloxi, MS, Mark Busby (Nicole) of Alexandria, VA, and one sister, Teresa Busby of Natchez. Also, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who will miss him beyond measure.
Matt made everyone around him feel important. He also made them laugh. He had a joke for any and every situation and could make you smile on your worst day. The man had jokes. We will miss his humor. The world will not be as bright as it once was.
Matt would help anyone who needed it. He is an organ donor and will continue to touch the lives of others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his father, William Busby, 1982, and his mother, Mary Alice (Dillard) Busby, 2016.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Laird Funeral Home, in Natchez, MS, between 12:30 - 2:00 pm, with a celebration of life also at Laird at 2:00 pm.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at lairdfh.com.
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Brandy
December 11, 2023
Erica I´m so sorry for your loss. I´m just now seeing this - been trying to get in touch with you. Please call me 915.276.7576 - My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. Love, Brandy
Jane
October 26, 2023
I remember Matt from my Grand Jury duty in Natchez. IMO, HE WAS AN AWESOME HUMAN. I am just gutted that he has passed away. His humor was no joke - pardon the pun. He seemed honest & funny at the same time. Rare! What a complete honor it was to be one of his jurors. It was the first time I served as a juror too - being on the grand jury was incredibly stressful for me, & his humor made it less so. To this day the experience matters so much to me. We all have lost a gem of a human.
Vicki Ritmanich
October 11, 2023
We don´t know one another but I would like to thank you for your service! God Bless may you Rest In Peace!
Sherry Busby
October 11, 2023
Matt Will definitely be missed he was like a brother to all of us.
We have so many good memories to share May he rest in peace love you Matt
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