Melvin A. Bush

Melvin Andrew Bush, 91 years old, of Buford, Georgia passed away on September 4, 2023. He is survived by his wife: Edith Doris (Minard) Bush, son Jerry Dwight Bush (Ronda), daughter Kathy Anita (Bush) Garland (Joseph); grandsons and grand-daughter, Nicholas Dwight Bush (Jeana), Nicole De’nae (Bush) Buffone (Mario), Christopher Charles Garland, Andrew Joseph Garland (Morgan). Great grand-daughters, Olivia Kate Bush, Lucy Susanna Bush, Mia Nicole Buffone and Molly De’Nae Buffone. He is also survived by his brothers, Bobby Joe Bush and Harris Trammel Bush (Carolyn). Melvin Andrew Bush was born December 13, 1931 to the late Walter Henry Bush and Arie Mae Bush of Georgiana, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Joe Brunson Bush (Lucile), Grace Virginia Stokes, (Earl), Gertrude, Katharine Bush, Leland Daniel Bush (Lois), Edgar Allen Bush (Helen), Ocie Neal Stanley (Clifford), Ruby Merle Griffin (Clayton), Willie Earl Bush, Sarah Nell Cato (Gene) and Nelson Hayward Bush (Melba). Melvin and Doris were married February 2, 1952. In July 1952, Melvin was called to serve his country during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he faithfully served as a Corporal in the United States Army until July 1954. Afterwards they moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he worked for the AG Boone Company/Gold Star for 32 years until his retirement in 1986. In addition, he was owner operator of a family-owned business pulling mobile homes for American Trailer Haul. In all areas of his life, Melvin was a hard-working and dedicated man. He loved the church and became a member of the Assembly of God Tabernacle April 1958, where he attended for 29 ½ years. He served as an Usher, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon and sang in the Golden Stairs Choirs. Later in life, he became a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia. The church and his relationship with the Lord were steadfast cornerstones of Melvin’s life and his family. He loved to read, study, and teach the bible. He loved to train and guide others, imparting wisdom where his experience could be beneficial. He was gifted with the ability to repair and solve any situation that would come his way, as well as a generosity of spirit which led him to help however he could with his expertise. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and fish. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8 at the funeral home.

Melvin A. Bush

December 13, 1931 - September 4, 2023