William (Bill) E. Bush, Jr. was born on February 6, 1943 and passed away on February 2, 2021. Bill was a resident in Stockbridge, MI, where he has lived since 1989.
Bill worked at General Motors for more than 30 years and was a valued machine repairman and a leader within the company. He grew up in Ann Arbor, MI, son of the late William E. Bush, Sr. and Ruth J. Bush. He attended Ann Arbor Pioneer High School and went on to the work force immediately upon graduation. He was a man of many talents and skills, including farming, mechanics, and woodworking. He was also an avid reader who enjoyed learning new things. While he was adept at these things and more, he went on to earn a degree in theology in the late ‘70s.
He leaves behind four children, Debbie (Randy) Hurley, Laura (Richard) Russell, Steve (Trisha) Bush, and Maggie Bush. He had eight grandchildren, Joe (Rae) Lunsford, Amanda Russell, Anthony Russell, Shana (Andrew) Rydman, Abby Russell, Danielle (Brook) Mitchell, Andrew Bush, and the late Jason Lunsford. His first great-grandchild will be born later this year. He is survived by two sisters, Lois Schenk and Susan Scarfo, and was predeceased by a younger brother, Michael Bush. Among Bill’s friends and family are Fran Grumelot and her three daughters—Destiny, Alexis, and Ashley—whom he loved very much. He will be deeply missed.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 12:30 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. The family will receive friends on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral directors are following current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for COVID-19, allowing for 10 to pay their respects at one time; those attending will be instructed accordingly, and masks must be worn.
