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Name: Mr. James Earl Busby (Buzz)
Date: February 28, 1940 - December 29, 2025
Biography
City of birth: Vernon, OK
Mother: Georgia Lee McMillion
Father: Rayford Patterson
Sons: Joshua A. Busby
Sisters: Sheila Patterson-Harris, Carolyn Denise Patterson-Wells, Emma Jewel Woodford, Kathryn Ann Dewitt, Lillie McMillon, Marsha Brewer, Joyce Marie Kyle (Deceased), Arlene Patterson
Brothers: Robert Lee McMillon (Deceased), Earnest Gene McMillon (Deceased), Steve Wayne Patterson, Steven Ray Patterson
Education: Madera Union High School
Occupation: Manager /J.C. Penny's Clothing Store
Visitations: 12pm-7pm Thursday, January 8,2026
Cemetery: Private Service
Services: Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1020 N.E. 42nd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Services date and time: 11am Friday, January 9, 2026
Affiliate Services: Masonic Service
Affiliate Services date and time: 6pm Thursday, January 8, 2026
(2025-12-29 11:55am) Mischelle McDonald wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-12-29 1:20pm) Andrea Miller wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-12-29 7:36pm) Tammie LEWIS wrote:
Sincere Condolences to the Family.
(2025-12-30 7:19am) Pauline Perry wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-12-30 8:43am) Claudette Hallman-Fryer wrote:
Woke up with sadness in my heart this morning as I was reminded of your passing Cousin. So many memories. Today I'm feeling the heaviness of the sadness of my dear father's heart. He loved you so much, like his own Son. I've witnessed the love and the myriad of emotions that came along with the love. As Mom would often say "God sees and he knows". I pray that you knew that you were loved relentlessly even when often times we did not understand.... Prayers, strength and condolences for Rodney, Ronnie, Josh and their children. Take your rest Cousin....
(2025-12-30 8:54am) Charles E. Fryer Sr. wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-12-30 10:38am) Marvell Phillips wrote:
My Heartfelt Condolences to Cousins, Sons and all Family Members of Earl. Praying for you all.
(2025-12-30 11:25am) Charwynne Evans wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2025-12-30 1:05pm) Reba Johnson wrote:
My Sincere Condolences and Prayers 🙏🏾
(2025-12-30 1:06pm) Jesse Brown wrote:
My Condolences to the Family
(2025-12-30 2:15pm) Marcus A. Chanay wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2025-12-30 2:28pm) Marcus A. Chanay wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2025-12-30 5:45pm) Vernona Dismuke wrote:
My condolences to your family. I didn’t know him but I certainly remembered him. Blessings.
(2025-12-30 5:49pm) Sheri Wiley wrote:
I met Mr Busby at JC Penny's store at Penn Square Mall. He helped fitted my son for his 1st suit and told my son how to wear a suit. He was a very nice person who was dedicated in helping others.
(2025-12-31 5:50am) Kym Humphrey wrote:
Buzz was such a great friend. We worked together at Penney’s and shared many laughs. He was also a good friend outside of Penneys. I will miss him and his crazy comments and words of wisdom.
(2025-12-31 4:16pm) Annie wrote:
My deepest sympathy.