Aged Veteran Passes
Mr. Green Alexander Bush, aged and prominent citizen of Lucedale, Miss., died at the home of his niece, Mrs. W.J. Chapman, at three o'clock Saturday morning, September 2, after an illness of two days. He was in unusually good health and possessed youthful vigor until eleven o'clock Thursday morning, when he became suddenly ill. All that was possible was done for him, but he said when he first became ill, that his savior had called him, and he was ready to go.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, an active member of the Masons, and an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Having been born on November 18, 1847, he was able to see the awful Civil War in its fullest bitterness. He entered the Confederate cause and proved himself a brave soldier. Throughout his life he followed the Scriptural "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and he was known everywhere for his love and gentleness to everyone with whom he came in contact.
Besides having reared his daughter of his own he and his devoted wife took into their home others, who felt their hospitality and goodness. He gave: his greatest joy was in sacrifice to others; he was true to his God and his country. Nobody knew him to hold a prejudice against any person or creed, for he often expressed the passage—"Judge not, that ye be not judged"—and his firmness in this quotation influenced others to follow his examples.
For the past several years he had made long visits with his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Chapman, and his death is an almost unbearable shock to them; he seemed more like a father and grandfather than an uncle. His wife, about whom he often spoke, preceded him into Eternity a few years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Goss, and children, of Lucedale.
Short and impressive funeral services were held in the home of his niece Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. H.A. Castle officiating. Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, a young evangelistic singer, was also present and sang impressively the beautiful hymns, "Nothing Between" and "Face to Face With Christ My Saviour." The body was taken in charge by Tom E. Taylor, and an ambulance from Mobile, Ala., came to carry it to Lucedale, to rest beside his wife. Active and honorary pallbearers were: Mr. Rouse and Mr. McCaa from Lucedale, Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, from Hattiesburg, Mr. Jim Gaskin, Mr. Walter Davis, Mr. Jim Carmichael, Mr. Lamar Davis, from Utica. Mr. Floyd Bush, a grandson of the deceased, was present, and accompanied the funeral coach back to Lucedale, where another service was conducted by Rev. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church.
One Precious to our Hearts is gone.
The Voice we loved is still.
The Place left Vacant in our Home
Can Never be filled.
Our Father, in His Wisdom called
The Boon His Love has given;
And though on Earth the Body lies,
The Soul is Safe in Heaven.
(PUBLISHED IN THE HINDS COUNTY GAZETTE (RAYMOND, MISSISSIPPI) FRIDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 1933 ON PAGE 3)
Married Susan Thead December 22, 1870
Confederate Soldier Passes Away
Mr. G.A. Bush, an old and respected citizen and a former resident of this place, died at Utica last Friday at the age of 82, after a short illness and was laid to rest at the Union cemetery Sunday. Rev. J.M. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church conducted the funeral services. Mr. Bush was well known here, and had many friends who are sorry to know of his death. He was a Confederate Soldier and was one of the faithful who never missed a reunion, when it was possible for him to attend. He is survived by one daughter and a number of grand children and other relatives.
(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1933 LUCEDALE, GEORGE COUNTY TIMES)
Mr. Green Alexander Bush, aged and prominent citizen of Lucedale, Miss., died at the home of his niece, Mrs. W.J. Chapman, at three o'clock Saturday morning, September 2, after an illness of two days. He was in unusually good health and possessed youthful vigor until eleven o'clock Thursday morning, when he became suddenly ill. All that was possible was done for him, but he said when he first became ill, that his savior had called him, and he was ready to go.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, an active member of the Masons, and an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Having been born on November 18, 1847, he was able to see the awful Civil War in its fullest bitterness. He entered the Confederate cause and proved himself a brave soldier. Throughout his life he followed the Scriptural "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and he was known everywhere for his love and gentleness to everyone with whom he came in contact.
Besides having reared his daughter of his own he and his devoted wife took into their home others, who felt their hospitality and goodness. He gave: his greatest joy was in sacrifice to others; he was true to his God and his country. Nobody knew him to hold a prejudice against any person or creed, for he often expressed the passage—"Judge not, that ye be not judged"—and his firmness in this quotation influenced others to follow his examples.
For the past several years he had made long visits with his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Chapman, and his death is an almost unbearable shock to them; he seemed more like a father and grandfather than an uncle. His wife, about whom he often spoke, preceded him into Eternity a few years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Goss, and children, of Lucedale.
Short and impressive funeral services were held in the home of his niece Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. H.A. Castle officiating. Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, a young evangelistic singer, was also present and sang impressively the beautiful hymns, "Nothing Between" and "Face to Face With Christ My Saviour." The body was taken in charge by Tom E. Taylor, and an ambulance from Mobile, Ala., came to carry it to Lucedale, to rest beside his wife. Active and honorary pallbearers were: Mr. Rouse and Mr. McCaa from Lucedale, Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, from Hattiesburg, Mr. Jim Gaskin, Mr. Walter Davis, Mr. Jim Carmichael, Mr. Lamar Davis, from Utica. Mr. Floyd Bush, a grandson of the deceased, was present, and accompanied the funeral coach back to Lucedale, where another service was conducted by Rev. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church.
One Precious to our Hearts is gone.
The Voice we loved is still.
The Place left Vacant in our Home
Can Never be filled.
Our Father, in His Wisdom called
The Boon His Love has given;
And though on Earth the Body lies,
The Soul is Safe in Heaven.
(PUBLISHED IN THE HINDS COUNTY GAZETTE (RAYMOND, MISSISSIPPI) FRIDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 1933 ON PAGE 3)
Married Susan Thead December 22, 1870
Confederate Soldier Passes Away
Mr. G.A. Bush, an old and respected citizen and a former resident of this place, died at Utica last Friday at the age of 82, after a short illness and was laid to rest at the Union cemetery Sunday. Rev. J.M. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church conducted the funeral services. Mr. Bush was well known here, and had many friends who are sorry to know of his death. He was a Confederate Soldier and was one of the faithful who never missed a reunion, when it was possible for him to attend. He is survived by one daughter and a number of grand children and other relatives.
(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1933 LUCEDALE, GEORGE COUNTY TIMES)
Aged Veteran Passes
Mr. Green Alexander Bush, aged and prominent citizen of Lucedale, Miss., died at the home of his niece, Mrs. W.J. Chapman, at three o'clock Saturday morning, September 2, after an illness of two days. He was in unusually good health and possessed youthful vigor until eleven o'clock Thursday morning, when he became suddenly ill. All that was possible was done for him, but he said when he first became ill, that his savior had called him, and he was ready to go.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, an active member of the Masons, and an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Having been born on November 18, 1847, he was able to see the awful Civil War in its fullest bitterness. He entered the Confederate cause and proved himself a brave soldier. Throughout his life he followed the Scriptural "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and he was known everywhere for his love and gentleness to everyone with whom he came in contact.
Besides having reared his daughter of his own he and his devoted wife took into their home others, who felt their hospitality and goodness. He gave: his greatest joy was in sacrifice to others; he was true to his God and his country. Nobody knew him to hold a prejudice against any person or creed, for he often expressed the passage—"Judge not, that ye be not judged"—and his firmness in this quotation influenced others to follow his examples.
For the past several years he had made long visits with his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Chapman, and his death is an almost unbearable shock to them; he seemed more like a father and grandfather than an uncle. His wife, about whom he often spoke, preceded him into Eternity a few years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Goss, and children, of Lucedale.
Short and impressive funeral services were held in the home of his niece Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. H.A. Castle officiating. Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, a young evangelistic singer, was also present and sang impressively the beautiful hymns, "Nothing Between" and "Face to Face With Christ My Saviour." The body was taken in charge by Tom E. Taylor, and an ambulance from Mobile, Ala., came to carry it to Lucedale, to rest beside his wife. Active and honorary pallbearers were: Mr. Rouse and Mr. McCaa from Lucedale, Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, from Hattiesburg, Mr. Jim Gaskin, Mr. Walter Davis, Mr. Jim Carmichael, Mr. Lamar Davis, from Utica. Mr. Floyd Bush, a grandson of the deceased, was present, and accompanied the funeral coach back to Lucedale, where another service was conducted by Rev. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church.
One Precious to our Hearts is gone.
The Voice we loved is still.
The Place left Vacant in our Home
Can Never be filled.
Our Father, in His Wisdom called
The Boon His Love has given;
And though on Earth the Body lies,
The Soul is Safe in Heaven.
(PUBLISHED IN THE HINDS COUNTY GAZETTE (RAYMOND, MISSISSIPPI) FRIDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 1933 ON PAGE 3)
Married Susan Thead December 22, 1870
Confederate Soldier Passes Away
Mr. G.A. Bush, an old and respected citizen and a former resident of this place, died at Utica last Friday at the age of 82, after a short illness and was laid to rest at the Union cemetery Sunday. Rev. J.M. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church conducted the funeral services. Mr. Bush was well known here, and had many friends who are sorry to know of his death. He was a Confederate Soldier and was one of the faithful who never missed a reunion, when it was possible for him to attend. He is survived by one daughter and a number of grand children and other relatives.
(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1933 LUCEDALE, GEORGE COUNTY TIMES)
Mr. Green Alexander Bush, aged and prominent citizen of Lucedale, Miss., died at the home of his niece, Mrs. W.J. Chapman, at three o'clock Saturday morning, September 2, after an illness of two days. He was in unusually good health and possessed youthful vigor until eleven o'clock Thursday morning, when he became suddenly ill. All that was possible was done for him, but he said when he first became ill, that his savior had called him, and he was ready to go.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, an active member of the Masons, and an honest, upright Christian gentleman. Having been born on November 18, 1847, he was able to see the awful Civil War in its fullest bitterness. He entered the Confederate cause and proved himself a brave soldier. Throughout his life he followed the Scriptural "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and he was known everywhere for his love and gentleness to everyone with whom he came in contact.
Besides having reared his daughter of his own he and his devoted wife took into their home others, who felt their hospitality and goodness. He gave: his greatest joy was in sacrifice to others; he was true to his God and his country. Nobody knew him to hold a prejudice against any person or creed, for he often expressed the passage—"Judge not, that ye be not judged"—and his firmness in this quotation influenced others to follow his examples.
For the past several years he had made long visits with his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Chapman, and his death is an almost unbearable shock to them; he seemed more like a father and grandfather than an uncle. His wife, about whom he often spoke, preceded him into Eternity a few years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rhoda Goss, and children, of Lucedale.
Short and impressive funeral services were held in the home of his niece Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. H.A. Castle officiating. Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, a young evangelistic singer, was also present and sang impressively the beautiful hymns, "Nothing Between" and "Face to Face With Christ My Saviour." The body was taken in charge by Tom E. Taylor, and an ambulance from Mobile, Ala., came to carry it to Lucedale, to rest beside his wife. Active and honorary pallbearers were: Mr. Rouse and Mr. McCaa from Lucedale, Mr. Marvin Lewis Davis, from Hattiesburg, Mr. Jim Gaskin, Mr. Walter Davis, Mr. Jim Carmichael, Mr. Lamar Davis, from Utica. Mr. Floyd Bush, a grandson of the deceased, was present, and accompanied the funeral coach back to Lucedale, where another service was conducted by Rev. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church.
One Precious to our Hearts is gone.
The Voice we loved is still.
The Place left Vacant in our Home
Can Never be filled.
Our Father, in His Wisdom called
The Boon His Love has given;
And though on Earth the Body lies,
The Soul is Safe in Heaven.
(PUBLISHED IN THE HINDS COUNTY GAZETTE (RAYMOND, MISSISSIPPI) FRIDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 1933 ON PAGE 3)
Married Susan Thead December 22, 1870
Confederate Soldier Passes Away
Mr. G.A. Bush, an old and respected citizen and a former resident of this place, died at Utica last Friday at the age of 82, after a short illness and was laid to rest at the Union cemetery Sunday. Rev. J.M. Corley, pastor of the Lucedale Methodist Church conducted the funeral services. Mr. Bush was well known here, and had many friends who are sorry to know of his death. He was a Confederate Soldier and was one of the faithful who never missed a reunion, when it was possible for him to attend. He is survived by one daughter and a number of grand children and other relatives.
(WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1933 LUCEDALE, GEORGE COUNTY TIMES)
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