Frank Buster has passed away

edhenley · Post by **edhenley** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:57 pm

Hello all,

I just found out a dear friend of mine and a monument in the cutlery industry has passed away. Frank passed away last evening in his back yard. More details will follow soon.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Busters.

See you again soon, Cuz!!

Ed Henley

sunburst · Post by **sunburst** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:21 pm

Thank you Ed for taking the time to share the news of Frank Buster's passing. He will be missed in the cutlery business, his designs and effort to revitalize old models has made a mark on the slipjoint world. He has definately left his mark on his products and made it a fun and enjoyable hobby.

Sunburst

Roger - 50/2050 · Post by **Roger - 50/2050** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:23 pm

I heard the same sad news, "CUZ" will be missed by all that knew him more than words can ever say!!! ....Frank was such a talent in the hobby & one of the nicest persons to all he had contact with in my opinion! ....My deepest heart felt prayers are for his family at this time of great sorrow!

"Texas collector", Roger - 50/2050

tank · Post by **tank** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 2:42 pm

He will be missed he was a valuable asset to the community.

Knifekid · Post by **Knifekid** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 3:15 pm

Got the email from Lisa this morning, very sad

I had just spent time with Sterling (his son) this weekend and he said Frank was doing better so it must have been a shock to him. Cuz will certainly be missed, he was an icon in the industry.

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 6:07 pm

Thanks for sharing that information. I never had the pleasure of meeting the man, just saw a lot of his knives. I hate to hear we lost another legend.

Classic Case · Post by **Classic Case** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:41 am

sorry to hear that.

my condolences to all his family and friends.

CCBill · Post by **CCBill** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:34 am

Cuz will be missed. He was most certainly, a character and an original. The family is in our prayers.
...CCBill...

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:08 am

I just heard the news a few minutes ago. I knew that he had been having problems but I was still shocked to hear of his death. Fortunately, the wife and I got to meet Mr. Frank in November of last year. He seemed to be a really nice fellow and we chatted for a while out in front of his store. I sure hated to hear of his passing.

James

edhenley · Post by **edhenley** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:46 pm

Here is the information regarding his funeral arrangements for Frank Buster:

Sellars Funeral Home, 313 Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087. Their phone number is 615-444-9393. Visitation will be Thursday, July 5th, from 10am-8pm and Friday, July 6th, from 10am-5pm with the funeral following. I think the funeral will be family only, if that changes, I will let you know. He will be buried at the Wilson County Memorial Gardens immediatley following the funeral.

If you would like to send a sympathy card, please send it to: The Buster Family, 140 Public Square, Lebanon, TN, 37087. If you would like to contact Sterling Buster by phone, please call their business at (615) 444-8070.

Keep them in our prayers!!
Thanks
Ed

jfarmer · Post by **jfarmer** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:58 pm

Thanks for the additional info Ed.

James

noddy · Post by **noddy** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:52 pm

I didn't know Frank Buster at all, but am a great fan of the things he contributed to the culture of knife ownership over many years. I am sorry he is gone.

n