Shaun “Bushwacker” Bush, age 26, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 2, at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Swainsboro with Reverends Brad McKenzie and Chad Kennison officiating. Interment followed in Eastbrook Cemetery & Mausoleum. Family received friends Wednesday, April 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Neil Clay, James Clay, Mikey Douglas, Gavin Coyt, Jeffery Brown, Jr. and Gabe Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Jemison Metal employees and UPS Local Sort employees.
Shaun was born October 27, 1999, in Statesboro, to Shannon and Renee Lawson Bush. He lived a life full of love, laughter, and deep devotion to his family and friends. Shaun was a beloved son, devoted husband to his wife, Megan, and proud and loving father to his son, Michael Bush, age 2, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of his second son, Jaxon Parker due in August. Shaun’s greatest joy in life was his family, and he cherished every moment spent with them.
Shaun was a graduate of Swainsboro High School and continued his education at Southeastern Technical College where he earned an associate degree in instructional Technology and Electrical. He built a strong work ethic early in life and worked as a welder and fabricator at Jemison Metals, as well as a local sorter for UPS. A skilled craftsman, Shaun had a passion for welding and took pride in building grills and working with his hands. In his free time, Shaun loved fishing and playing golf, but above all, he loved being with his family. He was truly a family man in every sense of the word. Shaun will be remembered for his kind heart, his strength, and his unforgettable personality. He never met a stranger and had a rare gift for making everyone feel welcome. Whether through his humor, his conversations, or simply his presence, Shaun left a lasting impression on everyone he met. His life, though far too short, was filled with love, and his legacy will live on through his family, his children, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Mr. Bush is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Mike Bush; paternal great-grandfather, Paul Bush; and great-grandmother, Barbara Meeks.
Survivors include his wife, Megan Bush; sons, Michael Bush and Jaxon Bush, all of Midville; parents, Shannon and Renee Bush of Swainsboro; brother, Shann Bush (Kelcy Womack) of Swainsboro; paternal grandmother, Sharon Bush of Swainsboro; maternal grandparents, Kathy and Bobby Beecher of Oak Park; Elzie Akridge of Swainsboro; paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Bush of Vidalia; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
