Jerry Busby

Bruman “Jerry” Gerald Busby passed away on June 13, 2026 at home surrounded by friends and family at the age of 76. Jerry was born on June 9, 1950 in Laurall, Mississippi to Bruman and Mildred M Busby.

Jerry grew up in Carnac, Texas and later moved to Nashville. Jerry was employed at Husqvarna and worked as an maintenance electrician for 36 years until his retirement in 2015.

It was there that he met his wife Carolyn. They married October 27, 1981 and have enjoyed 44 years together.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Bruman and Mildred Hallett Busby, one brother Steven Busby of Independence, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Busby, a sister in law Betty Busby of Kansas, Suzie (Mark) Rathbun of Henry Illinois, four children Jeremy (Stacey) Busby, Tyra (Gary) Hughes, both of Nashville, Michael Funderburke of Lockesburg, James and Marci Busby of Dallas.

Four grandkids, Todd (Kathryn) Hughes, Abbie (Tom) Hughes, all of Nashville Arkansas, Kristen Busby of Maumell Arkansas and Brayden Funderburke of Conway Arkansas.

Five Great Grandkids Cooper and Kip Cogburn, Baylee Smith, Madilynn and Melany Hughes all of Nashville.

And one special chihuahua, his best friend Katie.

And three very special caregivers, Ambe, Holly and Tonya, and a wonderful host of Dierkson Hospice nurses.

Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and special friend to many . He had a heart of gold and loved the Lord. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Services will be held graveside at Liberty Baptist Church, on June 16, 2026.

Visitation will be from 10:00-10:45 at Liberty Baptist Church with graveside there at cemetery service beginning at 11:00 at the pavilion under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home. Services will be officiated by Tim Freel