Edwin H. Busbee

Mr. Edwin H. Busbee, 89, of Virginia Beach , VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Son of the late Henry and Gladys Busbee, he was born February 27, 1927, in Atlanta and was raised in Hogansville. He honorably served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy, retiring in 1966 as Chief, and settling in Virginia Beach. After retiring, he and his wife owned and operated Ed & Cathy's Western Wear for 26 years. Ed was also a proud member of Haygood United Methodist Church, having served as head usher and being a lifetime member and past president of the United Methodist Men. He was an avid square dancer and called for the Dixie Squares for 33 years. Ed's heart was beyond measure. He loved his family, his country, and his Lord. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved bride of 70 years, Cathy Busbee and their children, Jean (Jimmie) Furlough, Patsy (Mike) Dixon, all of Virginia Beach; sister, Evelyn (James) Bertrand and niece Tina Bertrand of Abilene, TX; grandchildren, Dawn, Jamie, Amy and Holly; great-grandchildren, Madison, Jordan, Ayden and Emma; and a host of extended family and friends. A celebration of life was conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, at Haygood United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Haygood United Methodist Church, 4713 Haygood Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455. This announcement courtesy of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville.