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Bruce Lindzey Obituary
CANTON - Bruce A. Lindzey, 66, of 204 N. 15th Ave. died at 9:55 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at his residence.
He was born April 28, 1943, in Canton to Harold H. Sr. and Kathlyn (Riggs) Lindzey. He married Sherry Berry on July 1, 1994, in Fulton County, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Kathy (Bob) Lucia of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kelly Jo Price of Colorado Springs, Colo., Troy Smith of West Peoria and Tyson (Amy) Smith of Canton; and one sister, Beverly Hagaman. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Courtney Swaney, Jordyn Swaney, Spencer Price, Annelyse Smith, Jake Smith, Katie Smith, Tony Lucia, Jeff Lucia and Ginna Lucia.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold Lindzey Jr.
Bruce worked for International Harvester Company for 20 years, and later worked for Star Transport in Morton as a regional manager.
Bruce was an Army veteran.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 16 and 40et8.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 16 or the Fulton County Humane Society.
Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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October 3, 2009
My condolences go out to you and your family. I worked with Bruce at Star for several years and was shocked to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Jack Dixon
Roy williams
September 30, 2009
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to Sherry and family of Bruce as he was a very special person and will be missed so much. He was not just a cousin he was a great friend and loved by all of his family.There will always be cherrished memories of our time toghether. All our Love and Sympathy, Roy (junior) and Cecilia Williams
Crystal Milligan
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jerry wilson
September 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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