BUDDHAMilo Bush, 95, Buddha, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford.
Born January 27, 1914, in Salem, he was the son of Tilford and Anna (Brewer) Bush. He married Izillah Faris June 11, 1932.
He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of the Tunnelton United Methodist Church.
Milo was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Gillen Post No. 33 American Legion.
Surviving: wife,
Izillah Bush, Bedford
daughters,
Joan Lee Mathis and husband, Carrol, Bedford
Beverly Jane Girdley and husband, Arch, Castle Rock, CO
5 grandchildren
9 great grandchildren
2 great great grandchildren
His parents and sisters, Lola Garrison, Eva Collins, Dora Heironimus, and Edna Connerley, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, at Tunnelton Cemetery with Rev. Brad Clark officiating. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home.
Casketbearers: John Root, Robert Loy, Brandon McIntosh, Jason Mathis, Brian Mathis, and Todd Mathis.
Memorial Gifts: VistaCare Hospice Foundation or Tunnelton United Methodist Church.