Photo courtesy of Anderson Funeral Service - Crozet
Oct 15, 1937 - Aug 9, 2025
Pete was a great person. He will surely be missed. Pete was one of a kind, rest in peace brother until we meet again.
Eddie Shiflett
August 12, 2025 | Family
What a loving couple you and Pete were! I loved meeting you both. Truly you both were so very kind to me and I felt as if I had known you for a long time. You were a beautiful couple. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I always loved seeing you both together.
Eileen Lavis
August 12, 2025 | Crozet, VA | Neighbor
My deepest condolences to the Bruce family. I hope your memories help to comfort you in the days ahead
Vickey McCue
August 11, 2025 | Afton, VA
My father, Harold, and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Florence, Susie, and to all of the Bruce family during this difficult time. Mr Bruce was a dear man, and he will be, undoubtedly, missed by many.
Jennifer Ward
August 11, 2025 | Charlottesville, VA | Friend
Carroll Grayson "Pete" Bruce of White Hall, Va. 87 passed away August 9th 2025. He was born October 15, 1937 to the late Earl N. & Viola Shifflett Bruce, He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Florence Batten Bruce of White Hall, Va., sister Norma"Susie" Trible (Charles) of Richmond, Va., aunt, Doris Bruce Davis (Phil) of White Hall, Va.— cousins Dennis "D.W. "Bruce, Stuarts Draft, Va., - Kenneth Bruce (Wanda)- White Hall,Va., Michael Bruce (Debbie)-Waynesboro Va., Linda Bruce Carver- (Jimmy)Waynesboro, Va., and Linda Shifflett Sprouse- Keswick, VA.
He leaves behind special friends: Wayne Knight (Betty) of Charlottesville, Va.; David Wyant (Carol) of White Hall, Va. and Gary Woodson (Sue) of Lynchburg, Va.
Pete was loved dearly by his family. A very special thank you to his cousin Kenneth Bruce whom he loved like a brother and two special nephews-Chad Batten (Erin) and Stacey Batten (Katie) all whom were always there to give a helping hand. His great niece Hattie Batten who held a special place in his giving and tender heart. Those who knew him well knew just how big that heart truly was. Whether it was with some good teasing, a handful of candy, or a good story Pete showed his love for others every day. To know him was to love him.
He retired from the City of Charlottesville Maintenance Division with 27 - ½ years of service. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Church --White Hall, Va. He served his church through the years on the Nominating Committee, greeter for Sunday Services and Usher. He was a lover of music and cars. He was a diligent keeper of the United States Flag and flew it with much pride every day possible. If you were lucky enough you would spot him in his favorite spot on the sun porch. He spent his later days watching the clouds, the early morning fog, counting the jets by their streams as they flew the skies and spending time with the love of his life, his Florence.
To honor his requests, there will be no visitation -grave site service only-to be held at Mt. Moriah cemetery Thursday August 14th at 11:00 No flowers please--If desired, please make any memorial donations to Mt. Moriah Church-4524 Garth Rd., Crozet, Va. 22932 or to Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, PO Box 7047, Charlottesville, Va. 22906 - with request that acknowledgement be mailed to Florence Bruce-2939 Browns Gap. Tpke., Crozet, Va. 22932 (or to Chad Batten—1110 Saddle Hill Farm; Earlysville, Va. 22936).
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Service of Va.
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