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Robert Bruce

1943 - 2010

BORN

1943

DIED

2010

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3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Robert Bruce Obituary

Robert James Bruce, 67, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, surrounded by his wife and children. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Robert was born April 22, 1943, in Fort Worth. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and was very active in both the IAM and UAW. He was currently a member of UAW Local 218 and employed at Bell Helicopter Textron. He will always be remembered for his hard work and quick wit. He was preceded in death by his father, Weldon Bruce, and a sister, Judy Hunter. Survivors: Wife, Coleen Hopper Bruce; son, Robert "Bubba" Bruce Jr. and wife, Vickie; daughters, Tammy Tennes and husband, Rory, Crystal Bruce, Carrie Ryan and husband, Charles, Amy Robertson and Amanda Ledyard and husband, Jason; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; mother, Mary Helen Brown; brothers, Tommy Bruce and wife, Sherry, and Bill Roberts and wife, Aletrice; and sister, Helen Ruth Parks and husband, Ken.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 29, 2010.

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November 28, 2011

A year has passed but we think of Robert often. We light this candle in his memory and to let Coleen, Carrie, Amy, and Amanda know all of you and your families continue to be in our prayers during this difficult time of year. Love, Jerry and Leah

Angel Tyrrel-Johnson

December 3, 2010

Robert kept a candle burning for us at work with all of his jokes and laughs. Now we burn a candle for him in rememberance of his great spirit. We will miss you Robert.

Edward Lopez

November 30, 2010

I`m so sadden to hear of Roberts passing and saying a prayer to the Bruce family. He was a good Bell employee and great friend of many. Good night my dear friend.

Edward Lopez

November 30, 2010

I`m saying a prayer for the Bruce family, it saddens me so that we have lost such a dear man . He was a good fellow employee at Bell but most of all he was a good friend of mine , good night my friend.

Ronnie Williams

November 30, 2010

Mrs. Bruce, I worked with Robert at Menasco many years ago though it seemes only like yesterday. He always had a good joke to tell no matter what day it was. He was fun to work around and we will miss Robert greatly. We must think of one day when we will see Robert again in heaven.

Daphne Mass-Guy

November 30, 2010

I will miss all the jokes, and your quick wit. I am praying for God to keep this family strong through this very hard time, and I will keep praying for you.

James Young

November 29, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Delton Parker

November 29, 2010

We of the United Aerospace Workers, Local #218 send our deepest regrets at the death of Robert. We will miss him and his work. What a man. Toolmaker/Chaplain, Delton Parker 98 West Hurst Blvd. Hurst Tx. 76053.

Michael Hawkins

November 29, 2010

Coleen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We all will miss "The Jokeman" and his stories. Smiles and laughter were the calling cards of Robert. He will be rembered by all that knew him, every time we smile and think of him, he has left a mark on our lives.

Jerry and Leah McDavid

November 29, 2010

Coleen, Amanda, Amy, Carrie and the Bruce family - We are so very sorry for your family's loss and you are in our prayers in the coming days. We pray you are comforted by God's grace and find peace in knowing Robert is watching over his beloved family. Robert will be missed by all who knew him.

Keara Grace

November 29, 2010

I'll miss you Robert! We all know you're in a better place now. God bless you and your family.

Dan Martinez

November 29, 2010

My heart and payers goes out to the Bruce family and may God keep you all in His grace.

Bill Clark

November 29, 2010

Robert will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him at Bell Helicopter. May the love and grace of God be with Robert's family and friends through this time.

Brandie Wiley

November 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your family's loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends--but mostly by the warmth of your memories. P.S. What a great picture you chose for the obituary!

November 29, 2010

Coleen and family you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and I pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this time and bring you peace in the coming days.
Jennifer Smith (Crittenden)

Saretta Rowland

November 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, one that can never be replaced, but memories will help comfort in time, until then lean on Jesus, he is the only one that can get you through. I love you all Saretta Rowland

Kass Kubes

November 29, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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