Raymond L. Bush, 85, of Franklin, Texas loved by family, friends and his dogs passed away December 13, 2012, after complications while battling cancer.

Raymond was preceded in death by parents Stewart Bush and Elizabeth Knight Bush, brothers Willis and Bobby Joe Bush and Elizabeth Moore Bush his wife and partner of 63 years.

He is survived by his son Rondell L. Bush of Irving, Texas and daughter Brooky Bush Sanders-Tubb of Highland Park, Texas; grandchildren Rhonda Duggan, Rebecca Abshire, Regina Walter, Rochelle Lusk, Richard Bush, Colbi Sanders, Morgan Tubb and Tiffany Tubb. He was blessed with 13 great grandchildren: Abbey, Grey, Ryan, Daniel, Andrew, Mathew, Kaitlyn, Zachary, Sydney, Travis, Lucy, Taylor and Riley.

Raymond proudly served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and had the privilege to be a guard for General Douglas McArthur. At the end of his military service and returning back to the states, he elected to pass on a scholarship offer to play football at Texas Tech University and marry the love of his life, Elizabeth Moore. He loved working at Texas Instrument in Dallas, Texas for over forty years. And had a passion for deer and turkey hunting with family and friends for over 50 years.

Services will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at McCauley Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Jimmy Sanders will officiate. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 5-7pm at the funeral home.