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Benjamin Bruns Obituary
Taylors
Benjamin "Ben" Walter Bruns, 20, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of Walter Pickell Bruns and Deborah Byars Bruns.
Ben was employed by Subway and was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School, Class of 2011, where he was a member of the Air Force ROTC program. Ben was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church. He held a lifetime S. C. Hunting and Fishing License. He loved deer and turkey hunting and target shooting. He was active in the Boy Scouts from a young age. Ben had a lifetime love of the outdoors.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two sisters, Kathryn and Emily Bruns, both of Taylors; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Barbara Byars, of Travelers Rest; paternal grandparents, Bob and Patty Bruns, of Greenville; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Air Force ROTC program at Wade Hampton High School, 100 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609 or the charity of one's choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Bruns
Nath
June 23, 2024
Thinking of you Deborah.Stay strong. Love Nath
Connie Skinner Flowers
June 23, 2023
Thinking of you Walter!!
Coach Cheryl Cruell
June 23, 2023
Hoping that the years have brought you all closer to one another and to God and that the emerges of Ben have strengthened your hope and faith.
Teresa Bracewell
July 19, 2013
Ben is dearly missed. Thank you for all the afternoon chats as we waited for the kids to get out of school and enjoyed watching them all grow up in JROTC. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you now and always.
Douglas Langley
July 16, 2013
Dear Bruns Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers, although I do not know you all personally, I pass the spot of this tragic accident daily, and I'm reminded daily how quickly life can change. I will prayer for Benjamin every time I pass this spot, and also you the family. May God hold you all in his healing Light. God bless you all. Doug
Justin Taylor
July 1, 2013
To the Bruns family im so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing been all the way from middle school threw high school and we had alot of memories and i know there is no doubt i will miss him and he will never be forgotten.
Nancy Roe
June 30, 2013
So very sad to hear of your loss of your son, Ben. Our prayers are with you and your girls.
TIMOTHY REEVES
June 30, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.. IT MUST BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY..THE REEVES
Crystal Frank
June 29, 2013
To the Bruns family,I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain and hurt you are feeling. I have been praying for strength and comfort. Thinking about you.
Crystal Frank and family
June 29, 2013
Deborah, Walter, Katie and my dear Emily. I was so saddened to hear about Ben. Words do not suffice but I wanted you all to know that my heart is with you as well as my prayers in the days and months ahead as you heal and remember wonderful Ben. -Coach Cruell
Beth Rankin
June 29, 2013
I wanted to offer our sincere condolences to you Walter...we are one of your neighbors, and unfortunately have not met you yet, just waived as you have passed by. I have had the opportunity to talk to Ben several times in passing by your house, walking my dogs, and he was always very nice and polite. Words can't express or overcome what you must be feeling...again, we are very sorry and you are in our prayers...
Gwen Hughey
June 29, 2013
Walter & family: May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace, comfort and strength. You are in my prayers.
Karen and David Davis
June 29, 2013
Our prayers are with all of you Deborah and Walter, Kathryn and Emily. Love u all and God will get u all though this. Heavy heart for all.
Gwinn Volen
June 29, 2013
Walter, my heart hurts for you. I know you miss him dearly. Love, Gwinn
steve duncan
June 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Youre son was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed.
Nath Mahendranath
June 29, 2013
Dear Debra and Walter:
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Ben. May God give you the strength and comfort to handle this irreparable loss.
Nath Mahendranath
Debra's colleague at MetLife
June 29, 2013
walter,my heart goes out to you and your family.i will be praying for you.Love,Beckie Foote
June 29, 2013
Walter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Connie Skinner Flowers
June 29, 2013
Walter and family, our hearts are aching for your loss. You know how much John & I loved Ben,and we are truly going to miss him. May the wonderful memories of Ben, help sustain you through this most difficult time.
Love, John & Michelle Morrison
Corey R. Cetto
June 29, 2013
Ben was a good guy. Too young for something like this. We always had interesting discussions on politics, outdoors and life. May he always be young with plenty woods to run through in Heaven.
Kitty Allen
June 29, 2013
My heart is broken over the tragic loss of Ben, one who was so loved and respected by his family and friends. I enjoyed watching him grow up as next door neighbors. He was always willing to lend a hand when I needed one. The turkey and deer in heaven best be on the lookout for him!
Jake
June 28, 2013
I wouldn't say I was a friend of Ben, but I do remember him well. I remember him throughout high school, and although we never talked, he seemed like a nice kid. It's hard to comprehend that a man so young, was taken so early. I remember not seeing him for 2 years since graduation, and then I saw him working at Subway. I saw him multiple times and he was always polite. I never even said hey hows it going Ben? And I regret not doing so. It's just mind-blowing that I saw him last week at Subway, and now he's gone. R.I.P. Ben. I hope your family stays strong. God bless you.
Joe & Lisa (Best) Lollis
June 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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