Darrell Bush

Darrell Bush of Camp Springs, MD died on October 22, 2024. Darrell was born September 21, 1925 in Hyndman, PA, one of 15 children. He moved to Camp Springs, MD when he was young and met his future wife, Dorothy. They were married in October 1943 shortly before he reported to basic training in the Army. He deployed to Europe in late 1944, ultimately fighting in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded rescuing his fellow soldiers, receiving a purple heart.

In 1945, he returned to Maryland. He and Dorothy welcomed their daughter Linda in 1947. He worked at PEPCO for 37 years. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 81 years, Dorothy Bush (98); his grandson Ben Ryerson and Ben's wife Blythe Ryerson; his great-grandchildren Elena Ryerson (19) and Colin Ryerson (16). His daughter Linda Ryerson (Bush) preceded him in death, May of 1988.

On Friday November 1, 2024, a viewing will be held at 11 a.m. followed by a service at 1 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home - Clinton 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road Clinton, MD 20735. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Christian Church in Fort Washington, MD - www.bethanychristianmd.org