He was born on July 12, 1931 to the late Irvin and Isabelle Bush in Olinger, VA.
Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired as a Head Mechanic at Lorillard Tobacco Factory. He was also a founding member of the Oldham County Coon Hunters Club and an avid UK Fan!
He was preceded in death by his son; Charles Irvin Bush, brother; James Earl Bush and 2 sisters; Bertha Lee Quillen and Nettie Mary Gilbert.
Left to cherish the memory of Charles are his wife of 55 years; Jean Bush, daughters; Charlene Simmons and Dianna Cox, 3 grandchildren; Angela Dugan (Jack), Tiffany Dykstra (Michael) and Michael Bush (Melissa), 6 great-grandchildren; Zachary, Trevor, Phillip, Victoria, Jacob and Nathan, extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Charles at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 1pm with burial to follow at Valley of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8pm.
Memorial donations can be made in his name to Susan G. Komen.