Earl “Bud” Bush of Sheffield passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the age of 82. His visitation will be Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Zeke Haselden officiating.
Bud was a native of Crothersville, Indiana and retired from Reynolds Aluminum as a Plant Supervisor. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield and a member of the United Methodist Good Ole Boys. He was a coach of Little League baseball and was a dedicated and loving father and Poppy. His passion and joy was carpentry and home repairs for family, friends, neighbors and the church. Bud was known for his huge heart! He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Fannie Bush; and brothers, Robert and Elza Bush.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marcia K. Bush; son, Michael Earl Bush; daughters, Pam Bush Pirkle and husband Tommy and Melissa Bush Coldiron and husband Cliff; brothers Sam Bush and LaRue Bush; sisters, Fannie Henry and Lottie Sentz; four grandchildren, Hayden Parks Pirkle, Ann Leslie Bush, Frederick Tait Pirkle and Lillian Jane Lanter; and special pet, Zoe.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the First United Methodist Church of Sheffield, The Good Ole Boys Projects, 701 N. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield, AL 35660.
