Elwood Buck Bush

October 23, 1976 - August 11, 2021

Elwood "Goose" Buck Bush, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Elwood was born in Leesburg, FL on October 23rd, 1976 to Buck and Roxie Bush. He resided in the Ocala area most of his life. His interests included cheering on his favorite College football team, the Miami Hurricanes, and anything to do with Nature, as he was an avid outdoorsman. Elwood worked a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator but his real passion was local youth sports organizations. Elwood touched many lives as a coach for the Marion County Youth Football League (MCYFL). He dedicated many hours to the team and community, guiding and coaching them through many wins on and off the field. Elwood has been described as many things; one of a kind, a great friend, mentor, coach, teammate, son, loving husband, and the best father and grandfather. The many lives he impacted is a testament to his big heart and his desire to help everyone in any way that he could. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his father, Buck Bush; mother, Roxie Bush; his loving wife, Trish Bush (Thomas); his son, Matthew; his daughter, Alyssa; grandson, Robert; sisters, Dora, Roberta, and Sherie; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.