James Bushong

James William Jim Bushong was born August 17, 1935 in Coleman County, Texas. He passed from this life on May 31, 2010. Jim married the love of his life and soul mate Shirley on October 12, 1956. He attended Odessa High School and Odessa College. He worked in the oilfield for 40 years, and retired as Production Foreman from Ocean Energy in 1999. Jim was preceded in death by his granddaughter Norma Jean Bushong, greatgrandson Brandon Clay Jackson, and his father James Andrew Bushong.

Known as hardworking, honest, and a faithful Christian, Jim was also funloving and mischievous to those who knew him best. He was a dependable and caring husband, father, and grandfather who was always there when we needed him. Jim loved motorcycles in his younger days, sports especially the Odessa Broncos, gardening, genealogy, and traveling. He loved the Lord and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a Texas Master Gardner, which brought him so much pleasure.

Survived by: wife Shirley Jean Bushong, daughter Jackie Gilbreath and husband Don, son Doug Bushong and wife Kelly, daughter Gail White and husband Doug, son Randy Bushong, daughter Sandy Nease. Grandchildren Melissa Williams, Chris Jackson, Tina Myers, Jamie Gilbreath, Justin Jackson, Kourtney Mewhorter, Renee Pettigrew, Makailey Pittman, Lyndsey Bushong, Jason Bushong, Tyler McCann, Tara Bushong, Cassie Bradley, Ryan White, Brandon and Lauren Crosby and 15 great grandchildren. Mother Hazel Bushong, brothers George Bushong and wife Louellen, Lewis Bushong, Gerald Bushong and wife Debbie, sister Mary Sanders. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Loved dearly by all, including his brotherinlaws Tim, Wylie, and J.D. Hokett and his sisterinlaw Greta Campbell.

The family will receive friends at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 6 pm to 7 pm. A celebration of Jims Life will be on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 10 am at Calvary Baptist Church 8644 Andrews Hwy., Odessa, Texas with Pastor James Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
67 PM

Service

Funeral

Calvary Baptist Church
8644 Andrews Highway
Odessa, TX  79765
Thursday, June 3, 2010
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762