Thomas Henry Bush

Thomas Henry Bush, 78, of Waco passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Cityview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Austin Nickels officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 15, 1947. He graduated from Kenwood High School in Essex, Maryland. He served in the United States Army as a First Sergeant in the Army Combat Medic Corps. After his military service, he attended Central Texas College to pursue a career in nursing.

He later retired from Providence Medical Hospital and was a dedicated member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Waco, Texas. He was also a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Jean Ann Bush, and his parents, Henry Irving and Mary Margaret Bush.

Thomas is survived by his children, Anthony Wayne, and his wife Shanda, Henry Robert, and his wife Amanda, and Tammy Nanette Bush. Grandchildren Dana Renee Bush-Fangohr, Tarah Grace Bush, Paysley Elaine Bush.

Thomas's family invites you to leave a message or memory on his "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBFamily.com.