Birth date: Dec 7, 1919 Death date: Dec 14, 2009
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V. J. “Jack” DeBusk, age 90, of Damascus, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was a life long resident of Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late Tom and Lola DeBusk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He was a Mason with the Liberty Hall Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 104 and was a Shriner. He attended the Damascus Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jon Eva Kesterson DeBusk; his second wife, Patricia Rhea DeBusk; three sisters, Gay Shupe, Eula McVey, and Beatrice DeBusk; four brothers, Thomas “Short” DeBusk, Preston DeBusk, John DeBusk, and Clarence DeBusk. He is survived by one daughter, Diane Parris and her husband, Wayne, of Damascus, Virginia; two sisters, Mabel Bowman of Bristol, Virginia, and Reba Banner of Welch, West Virginia; one brother, Joe DeBusk of Cabot, Arkansas; a special friend and companion, Brenda Brown; and several nieces and nephews. A Masonic service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home with the Liberty Hall Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 104 presiding. The funeral service will then follow the Masonic service with Rev. John Davis, Rev. Warren Wilson, and Dr. Michael Rush officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with military graveside rites conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Bill Pierce, Jonathan Shupe, Joe Landry, Barry Salewsky, Herbert DeBusk, and John Ling. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Wilcox, John Garrett, Tommy Cornett, Tom Trentadue, Hoil Houck, Terry Prater, and Bob Osborne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Presbyterian Church, the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, or to a favorite charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Wednesday prior to the Masonic service at Garrett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. DeBusk and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.Read Obituary
Jack DeBusk was one of my Dad's (Francis M. "Pete" Widener) best friends in Widener's Valley. When I was growing up we would visit Damascus during vacation. My dad would always try to visit with Jack. When my Dad passed in July of 1999, Jack was there at the funeral. My brothers Jack and Dan were also there. We enjoyed our conversation with Jack. Of course he knew our Dad very well. Jack was a patriot and hero. We know his family misses him. It was an honor to know him.
Diane & Family,
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Jack's passing. I will always treasure the memories of my childhood being at Great Granny & Grandaddy Debusk's & the fun I always had with Uncle Jack. My deepest sympathies are with you & your family during this difficult time.
Lorelei Gregory
I'll always remember the times Daddy and I stopped to chat and the times we helped (at least I thought I was helping) with the cattle. Jack's farm was next to our home on Government Road...My favorite memory was when Jack gave me an inflatable BP dinosaur...I thought he was better that anything....He was a loving and caring person and will always be fondly remembered.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gina
We regret to hear of Jack?s passing. For the past several years, he has attended out McVey Family Reunions in Damascus each June. Before he moved to Damascus, he (and his family) were neighbors. He grew up with my uncles who lived ?next door?. Jack was one of the last who could recall people and events from that period. He was a smart man. Will sadly miss being able to talk with him of those times.
DIANA IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO JUST LET US KNOW. JACK WAS A GOOD MAN AND HE WOULD HELP PEOLE OUT IF HE COULD IN ANYWAY. I REMEMBER HIM HAVING THE GAS STATION. WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY
Uncle Jack was married to our Aunt Jonny. Isabella Wright was our Mother. I can remember many good times with him and Aunt Jonny and Diane. Diane was so cute and so loved when she was little. You are in our prayers.
Anne and Sherry Wright
Diane I am so sorry to read about your dad. Ijust seen it on the internet. My prayers are with you believe me I know what it is like if there is any thing I can so for you just let me know
Love ya Ruth (surber)Thomas
To Diane, Wayne and all of the DeBusk Family,
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy is with you all as you go through this difficult time. I feel that for the most part Jack enjoyed 90 good years and most of the time with a smile or a kind word.
The Debusk family you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. No doubth Jack is in heaven having a great time. May your memories bring you comfort, and look
to the Lord for comfort only as he can give us.
I came to know Jack when he ran the BP station there at Damascus in the late sixties. I stop there to talk to him many times, I work a deer check station there
for many years. I'm glad that i got to
know Jack.
Dear Family, I've known Jack most of my life and Joe has gotten to know him since we moved back home in 2000 and he has been a neighbor as we have passed by on our way to the post office, etc. Jack has been a gentleman and a friend to everyone he met. Take comfort in knowing what a good man Jack has been and hope in our Lord's promises to see our loved ones again. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
