Obituary - Joshua Heath Bush

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Pvt. Joshua Bush, 21, of Appalachia, went to be with his Savior on Thursday (Nov. 17, 2005) at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap.
He was currently serving in the United States Army, at home on leave and temporary recruiting duty. He had completed Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, SC in August, 2005 and had graduated Wheel Vehicle Mechanic School at Ft. Jackson, SC in November 2005. He was to be stationed at Fort Drum, NY in December.
He graduated from Appalachia High School in 2002. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Elmer Bush and an uncle, Jerry Bush.
Survivors include his mother, Carol Bush of Appalachia; his sister, Whitney Bush of the home; maternal grandmother, Ruth Bush of Big Stone Gap; aunts and uncles, Sandy Dysart and Bobby Dorton of Appalachia; Larry and Roseanne Bush of Big Stone Gap; special cousin, William Dysart of London, Ky.; several cousins and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Appalachia First Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Brewer officiating.
Military graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Norton V.F.W. post #4301.
Pallbearers were Brian Miller, Henry Fritz, Matt Dysart, William Dysart, Robert Anderson, Jim Fillmore. Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Jessee and Jerry Rutherford.
Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, was in charge of arrangements.