Clyde Bush

Clyde B. Bush, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. Mr. Bush was born and raised in Chattanooga. He was a founding member of the former Westside Baptist Church now called Shelter Church. He retired as an Overhead Lineman with EPB and was a WWII Navy veteran. Clyde was also a member of the IBEW Local 846, a 5th degree Mason and belonged to the Chickamauga Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth A. "Libby" Bush; parents, William and Myrtle Bush; grandson, Jared Bush; and brothers, James and Carl Bush. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Robin" and Teresa Bush, of Jackson, Tenn.; Rev. Dr. Clyde "Phil" and Carolyn Bush, of Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren, Amy and Doug Armstrong, Adrienne and Matt Beall, and Justin Bush; sisters, Flora Hundley, of Gunsight, Texas and Rita Duckworth, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and brother, Richard and Rita Bush, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at the funeral home with Rev. Sterling Jetton officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 8214 East Brainerd Road.