Victoria- Jess William Busby, known as Bill Busby to his friends and family, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born on Sept. 8, 1924, in Carl Junction, Mo., to Perry E. Busby and Maude Bandy Busby.

Bill served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII in both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans on the naval destroyer escort USS Stern. Following his discharge Bill and Juanita moved to Victoria where he worked for DuPont for 35 years as an operator and supervisor.

Mr. Busby is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Juanita Dent Busby; his son, James William Busby and wife Debbie Busby; daughter, Carla Busby Rodriguez and husband Damaso; his brother, Perry Elton Busby Jr.; and his grandchildren, Heather Busby, Jared Busby and wife, Ashley and Shannon Busby.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his two  brothers, Robert and Russell Busby.

Graveside services were held on Friday, March 18, at Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Nick Stewart officiating, with military honors under the auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council.