James Smith Bush

January 12, 2017

James Smith Bush, 66, of Walton passed away at home Thursday January 12, 2016 after an extended illness. He was a member of VFW 8516 Elkview, WV and a Vietnam Army Veteran where he earned the Bronze Star. Jim was a retired district manager for Halliburton. He also was a 1970 graduate of Walton High School. Jim was the son of the late James Fulton Bush and Gatha Eugenia Payne McKown. He is survived by: wife, Linda G. Bush; son, Steve (Misty) Bush of Walton; brothers, William R. (Cheta) Deel of Walton, Timothy W. (Ruth) Burdette of Clio and Roger Burdette of Ripley; grandchildren, Haylie, Daniel, Eric and Elizabeth; step father, Glenn McKown of Ravenswood; several nieces and nephews; fur buddies Dusty and Beau. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday January 16, 2017 at Matics Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy Ashley officiating. Burial will be in Clendenin Memorial Gardens with American Legion Post 61 Clendenin performing military graveside rites. Visitation will be one hour prior at the funeral home. Per his wishes in lieu of flowers donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.