Larry John Bush, 61, of Lanham, formerly of St. Mary's County, died on August 15, 2011 in Hospice House of St. Mary's. Born on August 2, 1950 in St. Inigoes, he was the son of John Henry Bush and Christine Saunders.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army where he served overseas. He enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to music. Larry was the life of any family gathering.

Larry is survived by his father John Henry Bush of Leonardtown and mother Christine Saunders of Lexington Park; his children Shannon Berry of Lexington Park, Tobie Pulliam (Chris) of Park Hall, Michael Young of Indian Head, Brandon Young of Indian Head, and Ronell Bush of Lahnam,; siblings Doreen Holmes (Larry) of Largo, Pauleen Dyson of Lexington Park, Betty Adams of Baltimore, Joseph Chambers of Waldorf, Karen Adeshina of Great Mills, Joseph Young of St. Inigoes, Kathy Dyson of Lexington Park; and special friend Diane Rashid of Lanham. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, and by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Saunders and sister Barbara Jessup.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 20, 2011 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in St. Inigoes at 2 p.m. Family will receive friends after the service at St. James Hall.