J Pat DeBusk is the son Jack Eldon Worth DeBusk, son of Samuel "Sam" Dickson DeBusk and Frances Virginia Broocke, and Zora Viola McDermett, daughter of Oscar McDermett and Ethel May Gould.

2003 Pioneer Award

The Pioneer Award is the highest recognition and honor presented by the WaterJet Technology Association. The 2003 Pioneer Award is presented to Pat DeBusk in recognition of his significant contributions to the advancement, development, and application of waterjet technology.