Bussey, John
BUSSEY, John Charles
1946 - 2021
Charles Bussey, 75, beloved husband, father, and Papa, went home to his Lord on October 10, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 11, 1946, to Lois Audra Anderson and John Lamar Bussey.
After graduating from Headland High School in 1964, Charles attended Georgia Tech where he was an Industrial Engineering major. Charles also played basketball at Georgia Tech and was a member of Sigma Nu. After graduating from college, Charles served as an officer in the Army for several years. He then returned to Atlanta to start his successful career as a real estate broker and developer. He also served as the President of the Atlanta Homebuilder's Association and was active in his community coaching youth sports.
Charles was married to Ginger for almost 20 years and leaves a heritage of love and kindness to his family. Ginger and Charles enjoyed traveling the world together from Australia to Japan to Bora Bora. They also delighted in spending time with their grandchildren and blessing them with love and attention.
Charles is survived by his wife, Ginger Bussey, and his children: Brooke Livingston Shannon and husband Michael Patrick Shannon; Brett Livingston Bussey; Blane Livingston Bussey; and Blake Livingston Bussey. He also is survived by his stepsons: Carl Gregory Engstrom and Dean Michael Engstrom. "Papa" will be missed by his five granddaughters: Grace Kelly Shannon; Mercy Madelyn Shannon; Bella Providence Shannon; Chole Elise Engstrom; and Ansley Elizabeth Engstrom.
The family wishes to thank Community Hospice Jacksonville Beach Area for his end-of-life care. His life will be celebrated on November 6, 2021 at 5 PM at Pilgreen's Steakhouse Lake Dow, 1720 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough, GA 30253.
The family requests contributions in memory of Charles Bussey to be made to Habitat for Humanity or American Cancer Society.
