Robert “Sam” James Bush, Sr., 68, West Plains, Missouri was born to the late Robert Ball
and Floy Ann Bush (who is still living) and died January 19, 2025 at his home in West Plains, Missouri.
He is survived by his mother, Floy Ann; three children, Robert Bush, Jr. and significant other, Krystal Collins, Alicia Bush and significant other, George Evans, Springfield, Missouri, and Mia Sharp, Thayer, Missouri; two brothers, Larry Knighton, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Danny Bush, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and sister, Latonia Knighton, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Te-von, KyEshia, Kingston, Ava, Aalyiah, and Zamir; one great grandson, Kingston Omari; three nephews, Anthony, Brian, Robert Daniel, and two nieces, Malina and Tasha.
He is preceded in death by his father and one sister, Ina Goode.
Sam loved to hunt, fish, play and watch softball, and most of all loved spending time with all his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
January 21, 2025 @ 5:24 pm
So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Prayers for the family
January 21, 2025 @ 6:15 pm
My deepest condolences. I was so saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. Please reach out if anything is needed.
January 21, 2025 @ 7:24 pm
So sorry for the loss Sam was a very good and humble person sending prayers to your family
January 22, 2025 @ 8:43 am
My heart goes out to the family. I love u all. Prayers and deepest sympathy.
Love, Megan Williams
January 22, 2025 @ 6:24 pm
My most Sincere Condolences for your family.
I know he will be greatly missed, May God surround you all in His Loving Arm
January 22, 2025 @ 6:42 pm
Sorry for your loss.
January 22, 2025 @ 8:14 pm
You’ll Always be my Hero Daddy!!
You are Truly Missed!!
January 22, 2025 @ 10:50 pm
Daddy you’ll always be my Hero, We Miss you so Much!! Love Always, your Babygirl Alicia Ann
January 23, 2025 @ 7:13 pm
My sincere condolences to the family. Sending prayers..
January 23, 2025 @ 9:28 pm
I am sorry. Sam and I played lots of ballgames together. I enjoyed being around his big smile. RIP my dear buddy
January 24, 2025 @ 9:12 am
Sam was a loyal and well liked employee who worked for West Plains Bridge & Grading for a number of years.
All our sympathy and prayers for the family.
January 27, 2025 @ 12:40 pm
Alicia and family. So very sorry to hear about your dad. Larry and I have alot of memories playing softball with him. May God give you strength and comfort during this time.
January 27, 2025 @ 3:52 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Sam’s passing. He was a, kind, gentle man. He was a great softball player and a good friend. Condolences to all his family and friends. Rest in peace Sam.
January 29, 2025 @ 1:34 pm
Sam played softball with my husband many years ago. Many sympathies for the family along with prayers for comfort and peace.
February 5, 2025 @ 4:37 pm
Goodbye old friend