Iverson Bush

Iverson Bush, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ninfa Bush; his granddaughter, Sophia Phillips; his parents, Amstead Bush and Lilly Webster Bush; and his siblings, Morris Bush, Harold Bush, Lila Bush, Eula Bush, Auldeen Bush, and Nathan Bush. He is the loving father of Leich Phillips (Noreen), Sherrill Gourgues, Theda O’Brien (Lazaro Cruz), Vansie Morgan (Donell), Ninfa Musser (Tom), and Guillermo Bush (Katrina). He is the devoted grandfather of Ivan Phillips, Calvin Phillips (Edith), Davina Nolasco (Carlos), Wilma Gourgues, William Gourgues (Regina), Ursula Deloach (Aaron), Charmin Couvillion (Jacob), Stephen Gourgues, Ryan Gourgues, Suzanne Fontenot, Joseph Fontenot, Gary Warnick, Ivan Warnick, Donell Morgan, Jr., Angie Morgan, Laura Musser Green (Todd), Thomas Musser (Katy), Jorgette Juul (Johnny), James Musser, Scott Musser, Felicia Julian (Kevin), Angela Vandervalk (Ian), Ashley Herrera, Cassandra Herrera, and Guillermo Bush, Jr. He is also survived by numerous great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A retired Merchant Marine, Iverson enjoyed composing songs, playing the guitar, and singing; especially songs by Jimmy Rogers along with other classic country artists. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Monday, August 31, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA.