Wayne Douglas Busby

For 64 years, I watched the sun rise in the morning and set at the end of the day, only to rise again the next morning. I looked around at flowers blooming in the spring and sleeping in the fall, only to burst forth from the earth again after the cold harshness of winter’s touch has gone. I have seen children awaken and observed the elders fall asleep. I have marveled contemplatively at how we each have an appointed time to come and our appointed time to leave. December 21, 1951 in Houston, Texas was my time to come and November 10, 2016 while at home in Houston, Texas was my time to leave. I am so thankful that my loving family was near me praying to God for my comfort. I lived a full and fruitful life and I know in my heart I am truly blessed. I united with Jones Chapel A.M. E. church in Houston as a child and under the tutelage of my parents and along with my eight siblings, participated in church services and activities. In my day, you went to Sunday school, morning worship and evening services. My life revolved around God, family, church, school and community activities. Before I departed this life, I was a member of Soldiers of The Cross Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Curley Randle, Pastor. Don’t weep for me my beloved Patricia, you are a great wife. I know it was God’s will for us to be united and to share the love we experienced together. To my devoted children: Brock Ballard (Michelle), Patrick Ballard, Sheronda Odums (Anders), Lamar Marshall (Tina), Terrence Marshall, Pyrone Marshall, please remember that I am not gone, I have just entered into a spiritual realm with my Heavenly Father to a better life. I will always love you and do not forget that Christ is our comforter and Christ is our power to overcome. To my 12 loving grandchildren and one great grandson, “Honor your Mother and Father that your days may be long upon this earth”. You have truly made my heart happy. To my dear brothers and sisters: Dr. James Busby, Jr. (Frances) of Victorville, CA; Bobbie Jean Junious (Jimmy), Houston, TX; Claudette Singletary (Jimmy), Houston, TX; Ronald R. Busby, Houston, TX; Eddie R. Busby (Pam), Houston, TX; Charlesetta Busby, Houston, TX; you know that God’s grace is sufficient and I want everyone to remember that God will never leave nor forsake you. Please allow God to be in control of your life and know that I too will root for our family on this side. To siblings of my wife who became close to me: Helen Edwards, Pearland, TX Charles Marshall, Las Vegas, NV; To my beloved Aunt Alfa Mae Lindsay, Dennison, TX; and all my nieces, nephews, and cousins I wish you God’s speed as you keep me close to your heart, I will always remember with joy the times we spent together-may God continue to bless and keep you. When my appointed time came, I reached out for another life and was transformed by it. I have no regrets and I look forward to seeing my father James Busby, Sr., my mother Laydonia Busby, my brother Leslie Lee Busby and my sisters, Joyce Marie Busby, Antoinette Menefee, just precious memories of my life together with everyone. To all family, colleagues, friends and associates who yet remain, don’t weep for me – I want you to rejoice, and cherish the times we shared. When your appointed time comes, as it must, by all means don’t fear the journey. When you arrive where I am in heaven, look me up. Our Heavenly Father and I will be waiting.