SESSER – Thomas Eugene Bush, 64, of Sesser, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 7th, 2023, at 5:15 a.m. at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL.

Thomas was born January 27, 1959, to Ethel Mozelle Hargraves and Roy Franklin Bush who preceded him in death. Thomas married Barbara Jane Arro (Green) on January 22, 1982, and together they shared 41 years of marriage.

Thomas is survived by his wife Barbara, 3 children Andrea Arro Cockrum (Matt), Pete Arro, Dustin Bush (Tiffany); grandchildren Emeri, Riley, Aerin, Sophia, and Oliver, great-grandson Archie, brother Denny Bush (Carol), many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.