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John M. Busteed

John M. Busteed

John M. Busteed, 61, of Madison passed away at 10pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. He was born in Madison on September 6, 1959 the son of Edward and Eula Whisman Busteed.
Survivors include his fiancé Lori Eggleston; three sons Ryan (Laura) Busteed and James Busteed both of Dayton, Ohio, and Shawn Busteed of Eaton, Ohio; grandchildren Gabriel Eaton, Brynlee and Cole Busteed; one brother Ron Busteed of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Diane Bryant.
Mr. Busteed was a 1978 graduate of South Ripley High School. He had owned and operated the Flagpole Liquor Store in Versailles for 40 years. He was also a former employee of UPS and had operated package stores in Dillsboro and Madison. John was a member of the NRA.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 20th at 6pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with visitation beginning at 4pm. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.