Martin Ernest (Ernie) Bush

1945 - 2014

Martin Ernest (Ernie) Bush obituary, 1945-2014

BORN

1945

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton

106 Cynthia Street

Clinton, Mississippi

Martin Bush Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2014.

Martin Ernest (Ernie) Bush, 69, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Central Mississippi Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Wednesday in the chapel of Wright and Ferguson in Clinton. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday and after 10 am Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mr. Bush was born and raised in Ellisville, MS the son of the late, Thermon Leroy and Ida Belle Turner Bush. He graduated from Ellisville High School, where he played football. He then attended Jones Junior College before going to the Nashville Diesel College. On his return to Jackson, he worked for Allied Equipment and Puckett Machinery where he retired in 2001. He was always smiling and was known as a big teddy bear. He loved dominoes, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. If you knew him you loved him.

Survivors include, his son, Martin E. Bush, Jr. and his daughter-in-law Ann of New Boston, TX; his daughter, Beth Braswell and his son-in-law Robbie of Clinton; his sister, Elaine Bush of Clinton; his triplet grandchildren, Bailey, Olivia and Arianna Braswell; his long time companion, Iris Johnson; and his little dog, Angel.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, 5221 Greenway Dr. Ext, Jackson, MS 39204 or the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, 517 Cobblestone Ct., Suite 2, Madison, MS 39110.

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March 24, 2014

Alice Miller

Goodbye dear classmate...you will be missed by so many of us from Ellisville who have nothing but the fondest memories of that big, sweet grin. What a joy it is to have such great people pass through our lives. We had such great days at Ellisville Grammar School, Ellisville High School, and JCJC. You will be dearly missed by us all. Our prayers go out to your dear sweet children and grandchildren. God bless and keep ythem safe.

Alice E. Hollingshead Miller

Posted by Alice Miller

March 24, 2014

Sandra & Gary Hawkins

You'll be deeply missed. Praying for Beth & the girls & Ms Iris.

March 23, 2014

Lulu Lumpkins

Our love and prayers are with you. If we can do anything for you please call. Lulu and 2down.

March 23, 2014

The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home

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