Russ Busby, the longtime photographer of world-famous preacher Billy Graham, passed away following a battle with illness, leaving behind deep impressions and fond memories.
“He (Busby) was greatly trusted by Billy Graham because he just knew when to be around and when not to be around,” shared Blair Carlson, once the international Crusade director for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
“He really could sense the atmosphere of the situation. He knew the power of photographs and the importance of documenting things, and he was absolutely superb in that. But it was balanced by a great sense that if it was a sensitive moment or Mr. Graham was praying with someone or something like that, he would stay out of the way.”
BGEA reported in an article highlighting Busby’s life and work that he passed away on Tuesday at 86 years of age after a long illness.
It noted that Busby first joined BGEA back in 1956, and traveled with Graham around the world for the better part of six decades, documenting his gospel ministry.
The article pointed out that Busby’s dedication to the ministry was so…
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