Bill Bush, of Midland passed away Monday, November 4, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Public viewing will be Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 8AM-9PM. Graveside services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Bob Porterfield officiating.Bill was born on October 15, 1937 in Sweetwater, Texas and moved to Midland with his family in the late 1930’s. Bill married the love of his life Linda “Ann” Bush on November 2, 1963. He proudly served our country in the US Army for two years. Bill started working for Mobil Pipeline as a gang hand and retired 28 years later as the District Manager. After retirement Bill successfully completed a building trades course at Odessa College and spent several years building and remodeling houses. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working with his hands. He was a wood craftsman, and mastered everything he put his hands on. He enjoyed golfing and spending quality time with his grandsons that called him “Poppy”. Bill never missed any of his grandchildren’s extra-curricular activities.Bill is survived by his wife, Linda “Ann” Bush; two daughters, Julia and husband, Don Williams and Michele and husband, Jason Lee; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Eddie and wife Nancy Bush; and sister, Joann and husband Pete Weinkauf; and numerous nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dwane Bush and beloved sister-in-law, Sissie Bush.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to Hospice of Midland.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
