OBITUARY (For Immediate Release)
Dateline: West Lebanon, IN
Robert “Bob” L. Bush, age 82 of West Lebanon, died at 4:23 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on March 1, 1929 in Warren County, IN. He was the son of James Wesley and Alice (Ennis) Bush, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Warren County. He was a 1947 graduate of Williamsport High School. He married Evelyn Mae Murdock and they later divorced. On August 25, 1984 he married Brenda S. Hall at their home in West Lebanon. She survives.
Bob worked for Indiana Bell as an exchange repairman for 37 years, was a farmer, enjoying raising cattle, and owned and operated the Feed Mill Restaurant and HB’s Bar & Grill in West Lebanon. He was a member of the Tab Christian Church. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed visiting with people.
Surviving with his wife, Brenda, are,
Children, James C. Bush of Terre Haute, Rhonda K. Russum (companion: Phil Astel) of West Lebanon, Richard E. Bush of Jensen Beach, FL, Nathan Grubb (fiance: Amanda) of West Lebanon, Derrick Bush of Williamsport, Matt Bush (wife: Kelly) of West Lebanon, and Alison Bush (companion: Tim Purcell) of West Lebanon
Mother-in-law, Mary Jo Hall of West Lebanon
16 grandchildren, Jessica Bush, Jacob Bush, Joseph Bush, Brandon Russum, Brian Russum, Ethan Buchanan, Clayton Buchanan, Christian Buchanan, Breanna Grubb, Derica Bush, Mackenzie Bush, Dalton Bush, Kaydeejo Bush, Jason Bush, KreeAnne Booher, Caleigh Purcell.
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob was preceded in death by parents, a son, Jason Buchanan, 4 sisters, Betty Markley, Virginia Campbell, Reatha White, and Genevie Knoy, and a brother, James Wesley Bush, Jr.
Visitation will be at Grady Funeral Home in West Lebanon on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services will be there in the chapel on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Williams officiating. Interment will be at West Lebanon Cemetery.