Mr. Clyde Eddress Bush passed this life surrounded by his family and friends during his last moments on Friday, November 4, 2016 at UNC Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Bush graduated from high school and joined the United States Army. After serving his country Mr. Bush joined the labor movement devoting his career to improving working conditions for men and women. He retired as Joint Board Manager from Roanoke Valley Southeastern Region Unite Union in 1996. Upon retiring Mr. Bush enjoyed spending time on his farm and being with family. He had a deep interest in politics, history, family genealogy and farming, all of which was rooted in his sincere desire to improve the lives of others.
Mr. Bush is survived by his loving wife, Helen Powell Bush; his daughters, Diane Jernigan and husband Danny and Debbie Stephens and husband Donnie of Manchester, TN; his son, Baker Bush of Murfreesboro, TN; his daughter-in-laws, Tammy Bush Sherrill and Janet Smith Bush; his grandchildren, Jeremy Jernigan and wife Andrea of Evansville, IN, Justin Jernigan and wife Stacy, Bobby E. Bush, Jr. and Jonathan Jernigan of Manchester, TN, Jessica Lowe and husband Jordon of McMinnville, TN, Kayla Ater and husband Ben and Josh Stephens of Manchester, TN, Jadon Bush and Jordon Bush of Murfreesboro, TN; ten great-grandchildren. Mr. Bush is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 7, 2016 at New Testament Christian Church with Daniel West, Minister officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. His Grandson’s will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service, 507 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 from 6:00 m- 8:00 P.M.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 12, 2016 at New Union Church of Christ in Manchester, TN where family will receive friends at 4:00 P.M. Services will be conducted by Brother Charles Williams at 5:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parker Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Jim Bush, 187 Rodgers Road, Bradyville, TN 37026.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.