David Rodney Bussell, 75, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2019, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Tilley of Faith United Methodist Church and Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Starks, Louisiana, on March 2, 1943, he was the son of Albert Bussell and Margaret Doyle. David served in the United States Army in the 8th U.S. Army Field Artillery Detachment. He loved baseball, bass fishing, and cooking his famous gumbo. David will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Bussell, mother, Margaret Doyle, and step-father, Claude Hitt; loving wife of 44 years, Anita Bussell; and brother, Albert Bussell, Jr.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Bussell and wife Valerie, Jason Bussell and wife Lisa, and Kathy Bussell; grandchildren, Brittney Cruse and husband Greg, Zachary Bussell, Joshua Amaimo, Carter Lapeyrolerie, Aden Lapeyrolerie, Mackenzie Bussell, and Jaxon Bussell; great-grandchild, Kate Cruse; siblings, Randy Bussell, Don Bussell, Brenda Bendo; and best friend, Charles Winter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church at 8608 MLK Jr Drive Orange, Texas 77632.
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Judith Monroe Pietz
February 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of Rodney's passing. He and Nita are together again. Judith Monroe Pietz
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February 8, 2019
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February 8, 2019
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February 8, 2019
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February 7, 2019
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Bailey Aaron
February 7, 2019
When Mr. Bussell moved into our apartment complex he was friendly right from the start. He would tell me hello in the morning on my way to work and goodnight on the way home from work. He was always a smiling man. One day when we were taking our trash out (my grandmother and I) he bumped into us in the walkway and offered to take our trash since he was taking his down, too. That was the first time we ever really spoke to each other. After that came Easter. I bought him a succulent and a box of chocolates. After that he'd smile bigger and waive a bit more. A few months went by and he stopped me to show me how the succulent had grown and how he wanted to replant it. After that we'd chit chat more when I left for work or when I'd pop back home to have lunch. He was such a pleasant man, always sharing a smile, and saying hello. We were so sad to hear of his passing. He will be remembered in our hearts forever. Rest easily, sweet neighbor. You will be missed. Bailey Aaron
Nancy Young
February 7, 2019
To the family of David Rodney Bussell. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.”—Ps. 34:18, 19
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