From Crofts-Crow Funeral Home:
Deward Raymond (D.R.) Bushnell, Jr, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Gruene Senior Living Center in New Braunfels, Texas.
D.R. is survived by son David Bushnell and wife Heather, of New Braunfels; grandson Derek Bushnell and granddaughter Emily (Bushnell) Akers and husband Dale of Richmond; son Dennis Bushnell and wife Lynette, of Johnson City; grandson Seth Bushnell and granddaughter Madison Bushnell; son Ronnie Bushnell and wife Patricia, of McKinney; granddaughter Tara Bushnell of Kerrville and granddaughter Dana Bushnell of Princeton. D.R. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevia Brown Bushnell, sister Gwen Pickett, brother Bill Bushnell, and his parents, Deward and Ida Bushnell.
During high school, D.R. Bushnell was a talented and creative young man who loved to build things. He built a clay tennis court in his parents' front pasture, a popular venue for high school tournaments, and a 9-hole golf course in their rear pasture that individuals throughout the county enjoyed. D.R. was also a skilled handyman, mastering any skill needed to get the job done, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
After graduating from Johnson City High School, D.R. served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Shipley Bay during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On April 11, 1952, D.R. married the love of his life, Genevia Brown, and they moved away to pursue job opportunities. In the early 1960s, they returned to Johnson City with their three sons. They established several successful businesses, including the Burger Box, Bushnell's Buffeteria, Wee Care Day Care, Genevia's Treasures, and an Independent Shaklee Distributorship.
D.R. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City and served his community in many ways. He was a founding member of the Johnson Youth Foundation, served on the Johnson City City Council, and was involved in the local and Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts. D.R.'s legacy of hard work, creativity, and service to others will be remembered by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating D.R.'s life will be held at the First Christian Church in Johnson City, at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 9 am, before the memorial for remembrance and visitation.
Deward Raymond (D.R.) Bushnell, Jr, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Gruene Senior Living Center in New Braunfels, Texas.
D.R. is survived by son David Bushnell and wife Heather, of New Braunfels; grandson Derek Bushnell and granddaughter Emily (Bushnell) Akers and husband Dale of Richmond; son Dennis Bushnell and wife Lynette, of Johnson City; grandson Seth Bushnell and granddaughter Madison Bushnell; son Ronnie Bushnell and wife Patricia, of McKinney; granddaughter Tara Bushnell of Kerrville and granddaughter Dana Bushnell of Princeton. D.R. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevia Brown Bushnell, sister Gwen Pickett, brother Bill Bushnell, and his parents, Deward and Ida Bushnell.
During high school, D.R. Bushnell was a talented and creative young man who loved to build things. He built a clay tennis court in his parents' front pasture, a popular venue for high school tournaments, and a 9-hole golf course in their rear pasture that individuals throughout the county enjoyed. D.R. was also a skilled handyman, mastering any skill needed to get the job done, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
After graduating from Johnson City High School, D.R. served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Shipley Bay during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On April 11, 1952, D.R. married the love of his life, Genevia Brown, and they moved away to pursue job opportunities. In the early 1960s, they returned to Johnson City with their three sons. They established several successful businesses, including the Burger Box, Bushnell's Buffeteria, Wee Care Day Care, Genevia's Treasures, and an Independent Shaklee Distributorship.
D.R. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City and served his community in many ways. He was a founding member of the Johnson Youth Foundation, served on the Johnson City City Council, and was involved in the local and Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts. D.R.'s legacy of hard work, creativity, and service to others will be remembered by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating D.R.'s life will be held at the First Christian Church in Johnson City, at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 9 am, before the memorial for remembrance and visitation.
From Crofts-Crow Funeral Home:
Deward Raymond (D.R.) Bushnell, Jr, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Gruene Senior Living Center in New Braunfels, Texas.
D.R. is survived by son David Bushnell and wife Heather, of New Braunfels; grandson Derek Bushnell and granddaughter Emily (Bushnell) Akers and husband Dale of Richmond; son Dennis Bushnell and wife Lynette, of Johnson City; grandson Seth Bushnell and granddaughter Madison Bushnell; son Ronnie Bushnell and wife Patricia, of McKinney; granddaughter Tara Bushnell of Kerrville and granddaughter Dana Bushnell of Princeton. D.R. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevia Brown Bushnell, sister Gwen Pickett, brother Bill Bushnell, and his parents, Deward and Ida Bushnell.
During high school, D.R. Bushnell was a talented and creative young man who loved to build things. He built a clay tennis court in his parents' front pasture, a popular venue for high school tournaments, and a 9-hole golf course in their rear pasture that individuals throughout the county enjoyed. D.R. was also a skilled handyman, mastering any skill needed to get the job done, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
After graduating from Johnson City High School, D.R. served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Shipley Bay during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On April 11, 1952, D.R. married the love of his life, Genevia Brown, and they moved away to pursue job opportunities. In the early 1960s, they returned to Johnson City with their three sons. They established several successful businesses, including the Burger Box, Bushnell's Buffeteria, Wee Care Day Care, Genevia's Treasures, and an Independent Shaklee Distributorship.
D.R. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City and served his community in many ways. He was a founding member of the Johnson Youth Foundation, served on the Johnson City City Council, and was involved in the local and Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts. D.R.'s legacy of hard work, creativity, and service to others will be remembered by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating D.R.'s life will be held at the First Christian Church in Johnson City, at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 9 am, before the memorial for remembrance and visitation.
Deward Raymond (D.R.) Bushnell, Jr, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Gruene Senior Living Center in New Braunfels, Texas.
D.R. is survived by son David Bushnell and wife Heather, of New Braunfels; grandson Derek Bushnell and granddaughter Emily (Bushnell) Akers and husband Dale of Richmond; son Dennis Bushnell and wife Lynette, of Johnson City; grandson Seth Bushnell and granddaughter Madison Bushnell; son Ronnie Bushnell and wife Patricia, of McKinney; granddaughter Tara Bushnell of Kerrville and granddaughter Dana Bushnell of Princeton. D.R. was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Genevia Brown Bushnell, sister Gwen Pickett, brother Bill Bushnell, and his parents, Deward and Ida Bushnell.
During high school, D.R. Bushnell was a talented and creative young man who loved to build things. He built a clay tennis court in his parents' front pasture, a popular venue for high school tournaments, and a 9-hole golf course in their rear pasture that individuals throughout the county enjoyed. D.R. was also a skilled handyman, mastering any skill needed to get the job done, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
After graduating from Johnson City High School, D.R. served in the Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Shipley Bay during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On April 11, 1952, D.R. married the love of his life, Genevia Brown, and they moved away to pursue job opportunities. In the early 1960s, they returned to Johnson City with their three sons. They established several successful businesses, including the Burger Box, Bushnell's Buffeteria, Wee Care Day Care, Genevia's Treasures, and an Independent Shaklee Distributorship.
D.R. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City and served his community in many ways. He was a founding member of the Johnson Youth Foundation, served on the Johnson City City Council, and was involved in the local and Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts. D.R.'s legacy of hard work, creativity, and service to others will be remembered by all who knew him.
A memorial service celebrating D.R.'s life will be held at the First Christian Church in Johnson City, at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to gather at 9 am, before the memorial for remembrance and visitation.
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