Joshua Bruce

1988 - 2012

Joshua Bruce obituary, 1988-2012, Shreveport, LA

BORN

1988

DIED

2012

Joshua Bruce Obituary

Joshua William Bruce

SHREVEPORT, LA- Funeral services for Joshua William Bruce, 23, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Stowell. Interment will follow in 1st Baptist Church of Keithville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the funeral home.

Joshua was born July 6, 1988 in Shreveport to John Rickey Bruce and Margaret Ann Williams. He passed away May 27, 2012 in Shreveport. Joshua proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during a tour in Afghanistan and Iraq. He enjoyed weightlifting, the outdoors and the New Orleans Saints. He was employed by Dykes Oil Company.

Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ann Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his father, John Rickey Bruce and wife, Rhonda; wife, Sheleagh Bruce; brothers, Rickey Bruce and Brandon Bruce; stepbrothers, Nathan Rogers and Jared Rogers.; uncle, Mark Bruce and wife, Julia; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Published by Shreveport Times from May 29 to May 30, 2012.
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You will always be loved and missed little Bruce!!

Katie Swearingen

Friend

May 23, 2019

Joshua deserves a candle light, gone but not Forgotten. Shed your tears for they are not invain neither for sadness but in loving memory of a love one. We all look for world peace. Please read (Ps 46:9,John 17:3)

Davis

June 5, 2012

I'd like to extend my condolence for your loss. My son is with 2/8 and I know it is a loss for the 2/8 family as well. May you find comfort in the memories. Rest Easy Marine.

Eleanor Laffey

June 5, 2012

My condolences to the family of this brave young Marine. I am so sorry for your great loss. I keep your family in my prayers. My son is a 2/8 Marine also.

Marine Mom

June 4, 2012

I am so very sorru for your loss-you have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Thank You Josh for your service in keeping our homeland safe.

Carol Bujalski

June 4, 2012

Rest in peace Marine, you're paid in full.

Henryk Zaleski

June 3, 2012

Josh was a great solider, friend and brother. I will miss you dearly my friend. But I'm not upset cause I know he's with God in this moment and there is no pain. RIP Josh.

Joey

June 3, 2012

I miss you more each day! You were my love and my best friend I will miss you dearly. See you in my dreams love!

celeistecakes

June 1, 2012

To the Bruce family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I just saw Josh this past week when he was picking up Pierce from day care. He was an amazing father figure to Pierce and will be deeply missed. It breaks my heart for your loss. I will be praying for your family that God will give you the peace and comfort you need during this hard time. Again I am so sorry.
Brittany Moore Docter

Brittany Docter

June 1, 2012

May this promise help you to heal.(Isaiah 2:4)  And he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore. . .

June 1, 2012

To the Bruce family,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your beloved Joshua. My grandson is a Marine with 2/8, however I think Josh was already out by the time T.J. was assigned there. As a proud Marine grandma, I am thankful for Josh's dedicated service to our country. Josh now walks with the other 2/8 Angels and guards the gates of Heaven with them. May your family be comforted in the knowledge that Josh is loved and remembered by people who knew him and also by those who did not because we hold all members of our military in highest of regards. Thank you for raising such a fine young man who chose to fight for his country's freedom.

June 1, 2012

May Joshua rest in peace. Prayers go out to the Bruce family.

Amber Acree

June 1, 2012

Hello Ricky-
This is Eric, Betty and Connie, we just want to express our love for you and your family during this time of honoring your brother in
his departure from us. We thank God for His
comfort to you and your family. We keep you all in our prayers.
love, eric, betty and connie

June 1, 2012

John and the entire Bruce family: We are praying for you. John you were always there for my family and know we are praying for yall at this moment!

Vicky, LeeAnn and Jessica Haggard

May 31, 2012

To the entire Bruce Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow -
May looking back on the memories help comfort you beyond tomorrow. I am also a Marine mom and I'd like to thank Joshua for his service to our country. Ooh-rah Marine!
My heartfelt sympathy,
A Marine mom, Austin, Texas

May 30, 2012

Joshua deserves a candle light, gone but not Forgotten. Shed your tears for they are not invain neither for sadness but in loving memory of a love one. We all look for world peace. Please read (Ps 46:9,John 17:3)

Woods

May 30, 2012

I miss your face! I love you so much!

Celeiste West

May 30, 2012

My prayers go to your and your family

Cathy Gustafson

May 30, 2012

Mr John, it was an honor to have known Josh all these years. He was my brother and always will be. We are praying for yall. I love you guys!

Josh Clark

May 30, 2012

God bless

May 30, 2012

The Bruce Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you John and your family at this time. Josh will be missed.
Prayers go out to you and the family at this time of need.
Teresa Scott (Sanderson) North Little Rock, AR

Ashley Nobis

May 30, 2012

Prayers go UP for this wonderful Family. Look To The Lord and He will give you strength and comfort during this time. Lavonne May Keithville , La.

Lavonne May

May 30, 2012

To the Bruce family, we are sorry for your loss and thankful to the dedicated service of your loved one. We will keep you in our prayers.

zenaida howard

May 30, 2012

I am so very grateful for Joshua's dedicated service to our great country as a United States Marine. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to John, Rhonda, and the entire family in the loss of such a fine young man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Romona Podgorny

May 30, 2012

To the Bruce Family,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Our Marine (Joshua) will bot be forgotten. May Our Good Lord give Joshua's family peace of mind.
Respectfully AJ Ramirez USMC (Ret.)

AJ Ramirez

May 30, 2012

John and Family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Tracie Fortneberry Bentzler

May 30, 2012

With Heartfelt Condolences, please know that another Marine shares in your time of grief, Prayers of Support for all of Joshua's Loving Family. God Bless. (retired Vietnam Marine Veteran). Rhode Island)

May 30, 2012

John and Rhonda, we are so sorry. Our hearts go out to you. We will be praying for you both. We love you guys! Heidi, John and girls

May 29, 2012

John,Our prayers and condolences to you and your family.

Ronnie & Mary Cheatham

May 29, 2012

My prayers and condolences go out to John and his family! May you find peace and comfort!

Bonnie Haynes

May 29, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family of Joshua Bruce. I thank him for his service to this nation. RIP, brother.

May 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May JOSHUA BRUCE rest in peace and you find comfort in knowing that he is.~GOD Bless~

L G

May 29, 2012

My prayers and condolences go out to the family. May God be with you all during this very difficult time. My Family thanks him so much for being a brave Marine and keeping the USA free and safe. May you rest in peace Josh

Christina Barry

May 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bruce family.

Kim Tuminello

May 29, 2012

John and Rhonda--Know that we are here for you if you need to vent and will be praying for you in the weeks to come. We were so proud of Josh's service to our country. Rhoda & Davis Stevens

Rhoda Stevens

May 29, 2012

I can not thank him now for his protection and service for our freedom. But God Bless his family for leading him the right direction so that he did. May God be with you now in this time of loss.

Donna Lewing

May 29, 2012

Deepest sympathies to the Bruce family. Joshua was brave and served his country well. Soon will come the time though when war and death will be no more and we won't have to read of these events.

GM

May 29, 2012

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die....

You will be loved and missed everyday until we meet again at the Gates!!
Love, Katie!!

Katie Swearingen

May 29, 2012

My most sincere condolence to Joshua's family. My son served with him in Afghanistan and has said nothing but great things about him. He told me that he had a great sense of humor and kept them laughing. May you rest in peace Joshua and may your family be comforted by God's love.

Barbara Bower

May 29, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Josh, I heart pours out to his family. God Bless

Mark Maddox

May 29, 2012

I am an EOD tech and i served with your son in 09. Bruce was a brave Marine and he loved what he did. Thank you Bruce may you rest in peace.

Miguel Disla

May 29, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Josh's family. I grew up with Josh in school since 4th grade. He used to chase me around and try to annoy me and as we got older we got closer. Josh was a goofball and had a great heart. I feel honored to have known him. Gob bless his soul and let him rest high.

Audra Summerville

May 29, 2012

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Joshua William Bruce our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joshua. And to Joshua it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedoms while deployed with the U.S. Maine Corps. Joshua, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joshua's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

May 29, 2012

You will be missed by so many!! You truly meant a lot to your brothers in arms and they will NEVER FORGET!! May you Rest In Peace!! We send much love to your beautiful wife and your parents while they go through this difficult time.

Love The Orem Family!

May 29, 2012

My prayers and condolences go out to this young man and his family! May you find peace and comfort!
Kelly Bloodgood

Kelly Bloodgood

May 29, 2012

If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Semper Fi!!!

Kenny Sepulvado

May 29, 2012

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