Andrew Bussell 1933-2019

Posted

Graveside service for Andrew A. “Rabbit” Bussell, 85, of Yantis were held at 9 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019 at Yantis Cemetery, with James Spurgeon officiating and Taylor Pennington, Iain Clary, Steven Clary, Cory Coker, Jay Johnson, Hayden Lewis, Spencer Lewis, Oscar Diab and Ater Splutz serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m. at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Bussell passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at UT Health East, Tyler.

Andrew was born Oct. 21, 1933 in Yantis to Alvoy and Velma Bussell. He married Joyce Jenkins in May of 1955 in Yantis. Andrew served in the US Army. He worked as a lineman for the Dallas Power and Light for 22 years and was a dairyman, cattleman and prankster.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Yantis; son, Marty Bussell and wife, Judy, of Yantis; daughter, Janice Clary of Sunnyvale; grandchildren, Andrew Gleitz, Landon Bussell, Alexus Clary, Iain Clary, Hayden Lewis, Spencer Lewis, Taylor Pennington; and six great-grandchildren.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Bussell; two brothers; and five sisters.

Memorial requests in lieu of flowers can be made to Texas Baptist Men, 5351 Catron Dr., Dallas, 75227 or at TBMTX.Org

The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.