1945
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
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
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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