A Better Place
H e's in a better place right now Than he's ever been before;
all pain isgone; he's now at rest; Nothing troubles him anymore. It's we who feel the burden of Our sadness and our g rief;
We have to cry, to mourn our loss, Before weg et relief
We know we'll reconnect with him at the end o f each life's road;
We'll see his cherished face again When we release our earthly load.
Love Your Children
A fter They A re G one When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but wego on; Our dear departed would want us to heal,
A fter they are gone. G rief is a normal way to mend The anguish and pain in our hearts; We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts Let's draw together to recuperate, As wego through out this period o f sorrow; Lets help each other, with tender care
Tofin d a brighter tomorrow.

James Jones Edgar Jordan Calvin Green Carl Wideman Aquinas Bush James Wesby
Honorary Pallbearers
Nephews
Slower Bearers
Ushers and Great-Grands
Acknowledgement
With grateful hearts, we the family o f the late, Deacon Roosevelt Bush Sr., wish to express our sincere appreciation for the acts o f kindness shown during the passing o f our beloved father and grandfather. Whatever the deed, no matter how small, shows that you care for our family and we take this moment acknowledging you with our thanks! A special thanks to all our many family members and friends who traveled from afar, the church family and Mays' staff. May God continue to bless each and every one o f you.
The Bush Family
W. H . Mays M ortuary
Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1 9 2 2 " 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401

Homegoing Celebration for
Deaeon Koosevelt Bush, Sr.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 1:00 P.M.
Allen Chapel Baptist Church Waynesboro, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Byron Williams, Pastor - Officiating Reverend Eddie M. Fryer, Presiding

On Sunday, February 1 5 ,2009, the Lord added yet another loyal and faithful flower to his garden Deacon Roosevelt Bush, Sr.. Roosevelt was born December 2, 1927, to the late Ethel Power Bush and the late Tom Cosnahan o f Burke County.
Roosevelt received Christ at an early age and joined the church family o f Allen Chapel Baptist Church, where he served and was the overseer o f many projects. He served as Chairman o f the Deacon Board for many years o f this great church, until his health begin to fail in 2002.
Roosevelt was actively involved with his church and family. He was a hard worker until his retirement. He also rented many houses and had many loyal tenants. He was a member o f the Masonic Bannaker Lodge #3. Roosevelt was educated in the public school system in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia and graduated during night school.
Roosevelt was married to Ollie Mae, who preceded him in death in October 2001, he was also proceeded in death by a daughter Shirley Bush and ten o f his siblings.
Roosevelt was married to Louise Middlebrooks and to this union five children were born, to cherish his fond memories: A loving and devoted family; three daughters; Rosa L. (late John) Allen, o f Augusta, Georgia, Annie (Charles) Walker, Sr. o f Jackson, Tennessee and Ethel Wright o f Augusta, Georgia; one son, Roosevelt Bush Jr. o f Augusta, Georgia and Alex (Benetta) o f Detroit, Michigan; fourteen grandchildren; one devoted granddaughter, Reverend Jacqueline (James) Jones, Jennifer Bush, Alonzo Bush, Angela (Edgar) Jordan, Shon (Vincent) Owens, Dr. Tracie (Dr. Wesley) Hawkins, Melissa (Earnest) Palmer, Roosevelt Bush, III, Charles (Garrece) Walker, Jr., Monique (Bobby) Williams, Aquinas Bush, Belinda Allen, Vernetta Bush, Mark (Shantel) Walker; twenty-five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Lottie Cunningham, Waynesboro, Georgia and Lucinda Martin, Augusta, Georgia and a host o f loyal and loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank his many devoted and loving care givers.

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Order of Worship

Reverend Eddie M. Fryer, Presiding

Prelude ............................................................................Musician
Processional ........................................ Reverend Eddie M. Fryer
H ym n.............. "Amazing Grace" ............Choir/Congregation
Scriptures Old Testament..............................Reverend Clyde C. Howard New Testament............................Reverend Charles Walker, Sr.
Invocation......................................Reverend Charles Walker, Sr.
Selection......................................................... Allen Chapel Choir
Remarks ..................... Church Member, Deacon Wallace Grubbs Lodge Brother, Brother Charles E. Anthony, Sr. Family Member, Reverend Charles Walker, Jr. Poem, Curtis Jordan
Reflection/History...........................Reverend Jacqueline Jones
Acknowledgments ................................ Sis. Courtney Lawrence
S o lo ......................................................Reverend Eddie M. Fryer
Eulogy......................................Reverend Dr. Byron C. Williams
Selection ........................................................ Allen Chapel Choir
A Final Viewing............. " No Ways Tried" .............. Soft Music
Recessional
Interment..........................................................Church Cemetery

Repast Church Annex

Daddy
Deacon Roosevelt Bush was also affectionately known as Uncle Buck, Daddy and the Rock. He had many roles in life.
He was a loving husband, father, gran d daddy and great-grand daddy.
He was the chairman of the Deacon Board, Superintendent of Sunday School, Bus Driver and a lodge brother of Lodge #3.
Most of all he had the vision and wisdom to make major and great decisions on the building and expanding of his love,
Allen Chapel.
Until his healthfailed, he would everyfirst Sunday in Octoberfor Church Anniversary would stand before this
church and go all the way back to the beginning. We all knew Deacon Bush would be "sharp" in a new suit. Daddy had a mind ofsteel, he didn't forget anything or
anyone. He always had a heart ofgold.
Hisgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors knew every Sunday he was comingfor Sunday School on the bus. He would pick everyone up and teach Sunday School himself.
Daddy wasgoing to church, he was just like the mailman, he was coming rain, shine, sleet or snow he wasgoing to church.
Daddy drove on church trips to the beach and parks. Daddy drove his bus anywhere the church or anyone wanted to
go. We all lookedforward to the trips with Daddy.
Daddy we love you and will miss you.