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Lawrence Jordin Busby (80 years) of Atascosa, Texas passed away on May 19, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Larry was born on January 1, 1943 to Virginia Louise Schodts And Carl Olanda Busby in San Antonio, Texas. Larry is survived by his wife Rosetta Nentwich Wiatrek Busby of Atascosa; daughters Virginia (Jack) Meyers of Devine; and Beth Ann Howell of San Antonio; step-son Leslie Wiatrek of Castroville; grand-daughters Kaylas Busby of Hondo; Amber Blum of Devin; grandsons Randolph Haass (Lauren) of Biry; Ethan Meyers (Heather) of Poteet; Joey Meyeres of Devine; and Adrian Wiatrek of Castroville; Sisters Katherine Keenan of San Antonio and Barbra Nentwich (Roy) of Atascosa; Uncle Donald Schodts (Patsy) of La Vernia and two great grand-daughter, six great grand-sons and one great great grand-son, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Carl O. Busby and Virginia Schodts Busby Paris; Son Jerry W. Busby of Hondo, brother and sister-in-law Gary and Pam Busby of Corpus Christi, and brother-in-law Robert Keenan of San Antonio. Larry wore many hats during his lifetime, beginning with his service in the Navy shortly after graduating from Edison High School in 1962. His Navy Career was cut short due to the passing of his father. He went on to become a sheriff in Comfort, Texas and provided security at Trinity University. He was a foreman over a large cattle ranching operation in South Texas. More recently he worked in retail sales with the Lowe's in Alamo Ranch. Larry has been an active member of the Masons for 56 years in San Antonio, Lytle, Pleasanton and Helotes. As a member of the Shrine York Rite he held the offices of High Priest and Thrice Illustrious Master. In Helotes Lodge #142. Larry served as Master of the Lodge 2000-2001 and 2003-2004. In the order of the Eastern Star he served in Devin Chapter # 43 as Worthy Patron 1988-89 and in Helotes Adah Chapter #49 1997-2000 (3 terms) and 2003-2004. Larry was also instrumental in forming the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Assembly #377 in Helotes. Larry liked to fish, hunt and take care of his small herd of cattle, which he affectionately called "his girls". He liked to keep in touch with his family and friends on Facebook. Cut flowers will be repurposed and shared with local nursing homes or military retirement homes to brighten their day. Donations may be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital or charity of your choosing.

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Lawrence Jordin Busby

January 1, 1943 - May 19, 2023