Bush, James Tipton
James (Jim) Tipton Bush of Christiansburg, VA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 11, 2024. Jim was born in Pennington Gap, VA on May 8, 1947 to the late James Tyler and Nellie Mae Bush.
After graduating Jonesville High School, Jim attended Virginia Tech. For love of country he enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam War. His training combined with his meticulous personality culminated in him serving as a Drill Sergeant – characteristics he maintained throughout his life.
After leaving the Army Jim returned to Christiansburg and began a career in homebuilding ultimately becoming a master craftsman. He established Bush Custom Homes developing and building more than 45 custom homes in the New River Valley.
From a little boy Jim was fascinated with anything mechanical. He eventually cultivated a passion for auto racing and became involved in every level of racing, from pit crew to owner. He was active in Ronnie Thomas Grand National Racing Series, Jay Stone at Log Cabin Raceway and teams at Franklin County, Martinsville and New River Valley Speedways. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Jim and his wife of 24 years, Kemvia, shared the same love of racing. Jim lived a long and blessed life on his own terms.
He is survived by his wife, Kemvia, sons Scott T Bush (Jessica), PA, Blaine S Bush, Waynesboro, and Bryan M Bush, Christiansburg, two grandchildren Hannah and James, brother Thomas Bush, Jonesville, VA, sister Judy (David) Andersen, Florida and many other loving family members and even more stray cats.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 14th from 6-7 pm at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 155 Dunlap Drive NW, Christiansburg. A Memorial Service will follow at 7 pm officiated by Pastor Michael Bartlett. A graveside service will be held the following day at 11 am at Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Good Shepherd Baptist Church.
