John Kendrick Busby, 55, of Decatur, Mississippi, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at Laird Hospital in Union, MS. He was born Friday, February 26, 1965 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Newton County Funeral Home-North. Graveside Services will follow at Decatur City Cemetery. Bro. Scott Engle will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 635-3200

John was a 1983 graduate of Newton County Academy. He loved working on things from vehicles to electronics. He would take them apart just to put them back together. John also loved attending flea markets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, K. L. & Linda Busby.

Survivors include his partner of 26 years, Thomas Smith, Sr.; stepson, Thomas Smith, Jr.; stepdaughter, Tiffany Smith; brother, Paul Busby (Tamella) and sister, Loretta Bassham.