William C. Bussey, age 80, passed away on February 9, 2019. He was a Sgt. Major after 35 years of service with the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Drew and Mae Bussey; his wife, Joyce Bussey; his brother, Curtis (Doris) Bussey; his granddaughter, Jessica Ryan; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Knox. He is survived by his daughter, Darline (John) Ryan; son, Edward (Kim) Bussey; daughter, Tammy (Bill) Elliot; grandson, Sean (Paige) Ryan; granddaughter, Monique (Matt) Knox; grandson, Brandon Ryan; granddaughter, Savanna Ryan; granddaughter, Allye (Reed) Combs; grandson, Troy (Tabitha) Elliot; grandson, Tyler Reed; 15 great grandchildren; his sisters, Helen McCloud and Ann (Terry) Griffith; and his best friend Buddy. A graveside service will be held on February 14, at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East at 1pm. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.