William Eric Bush Jr.
May 19th, 1950 – March 16th, 2025
William Eric Bush Jr. of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Pensacola, FL on May 19th, 1950, and was 74 years old.
William was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and Navy. William was a Master Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite 32° and the York Rite Bodies in Clarksville. He was also a member of the Queen City Masonic Lodge #761. In his free time, he loved to tinker on cars and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
A graveside service will be held at Maplewood Cemetery on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, at 1:00 pm.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William Eric Bush Sr. and Mae Bell Godwin Heise, his brothers Robert and Tommy Hudson, and his sisters Deborah and Cheryl Ann Bush Joy.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sarah Coggin Bush of Clarksville, TN, his daughter Renee Bush Thompson of San Antonio, TX, his son William Eric (Pam) Bush III of Tallahassee, FL, his grandchildren Michael Austin (Caitlin) Thompson, Emily Thompson, and Riley Bush, and his great-grandson Wesley Thompson. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth (Rose) Hudson of Jay, FL.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for William Eric Bush Jr.