Roscoe Melvin Bush, 87, of Elm Mott, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at a local hospital.
Funeral Services: 11 AM Tuesday, May 5th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elm Mott Community Cemetery.
Roscoe Melvin Bush, the fourth child of John and Elvira Russell Bush, was born on February 9, 1928. He departed this life on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. He was the last survivor of the six children.
After the death of both parents in 1937, he and his younger brother Leno were reared by his aunt Lula Bush and William Bud Bush. His older half-brother Paul “Son” Bush assisted in the rearing.
He united with New Zion Baptist Church in 1937 under the pastorage of the Reverend William Harris. He was a faithful deacon and was Chairman of the Deacon Board until 2015. He served in many capacities of the Church. He was Church Clerk and Superintendent of the Sunday School department. Roscoe attended school in the Elm Mott community, finished school at A.J. Moore High School and joined the U.S. Army participating in the Korean Conflict.
He married Theressa Hackworth on December 13, 1950. To this union four children were born. One, Roxie Marie Bush preceded him in death.
Roscoe was a civic leader and was involved in many community activities such as Boy Scouts, Volunteer Fire Department, President of the Pure Water Supply Co. and he worked closely with County Commissioner Lester Gibson. He also ran for a position on the Connally Independent School Board. He was instrumental in working to get black teachers in the district. He worked tirelessly with the NAACP. He was treasurer of the Elm Mott Community cemetery for many years.
Roscoe is survived by one daughter, Alice Bush Howlett (husband Franklin) of Dallas, two sons, Melvin Bush of Waco and Alvin Bush of Garland; three granddaughters, Nicole Bush, DeMetriel Medlock Ware (husband Deon) and Bayli Bush all of the Dallas area; one son in-law, and one grandson in-law; three very close nephews, Clarence, N.J. and Archie Bush and sister in-law Lucille Bush of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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My sincere condolences to Grace Mass and Bush family. You are in my prayers.
Fredna Brooks-Martin
In loving memory of Uncle Roscoe,
What a dear, sweet, man. He will be remembered for his smile, and laughter. He wasn’t a man of many words, however, when he spoke it was sincere and to the point. I will always remember the responsibility he held at New Zion Baptist Church as Chairman of the Deacon board and the times we shared as Uncle and niece. He was more than just an Uncle to me; he was also a confidant and friend. I could talk to him about most anything and he always had wisdom to pass on to me. He will be missed by many, and will always be in my heart and thoughts.
To the family, my sincere condolences and may God shower you with strength and peace as you celebrate the life of a kind and gentle man.
Sarah Bush – Houston, TX
Daughter of N.J. Bush
Granddaughter of Paul L. Bush