Bobby Bush

Bobby "Bob" Lee Bush, 87, of Caney, Kansas, passed on October 6, 2026, at Ascension St. John Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and music.

He was born on July 24, 1939, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to George W. and Elsie (Cox) Bush. Bob grew up and attended school in Ochelata, Oklahoma, and later attended Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Oklahoma before making Coffeyville his home. He dedicated his professional life to the petroleum industry, retiring as an Instrument Supervisor from Farmland Refinery (now Coffeyville Resources) in Coffeyville, Kansas in 1996. "The only rock that remains steady, the only institution that works, is the family." He was a loving husband to his wife, Theresa Bush, whom he married on May 5, 1989.

Bob's love for music was infectious. He performed with his band, Bob Bush and White Lightning, and enjoyed listening to George Jones and Ray Price. He was a man of many hobbies, which included playing golf, fishing, going to casinos, and watching his favorite sports teams - the Minnesota Vikings, the OU Sooners, Kansas City Royals, and the Coffeyville Red Ravens especially Red Ravens Men's and Women's Basketball. He was also a member of the Keystone Masonic Lodge #102 AF & AM in Coffeyville, the Mirza Shriners in Pittsburg, and the Fort Scott Consistory. Above all, Bob enjoyed going on cruises with his family.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Bush; his children, Donna (Mark) Burris, Grady (Alisha) Bush, Travis (Lyndia) Letterman, and Tracy (Jeff) Russell; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Bush, his parents, George and Elsie Bush; his siblings, Carl, Jack, Georgia, and Mary.

Following Bob's wishes cremations has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. No public service is planned at this time.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Coffeyville Community College Red Raven Men's and Women's Basketball Program; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.

We invite you to share your memories of Bobby and upload photos to the memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.