Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Nov 20, 1979 – Mar 22, 2019
Mr. Christopher Robert Bruce, age 39, a former resident of Florida and Blounts Creek, NC died Friday March 22, 2019 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Chris was born in Orange County, FL on November 20, 1979 son of Louis Robert Bruce and Peggy Ann Walker Bruce. He attended Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, FL and worked in the electrical field. Being an avid outdoorsman, he loved animals and fishing, especially on Blounts Creek. He was looking forward to hiking the Appalachian Trail later this year. Chris was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving along with his parents Louis and Peggy Bruce of Cumming, GA are his children: Kali Whitaker of Longwood, FL, Chelsea Whitaker of Longwood, FL and Christopher Robert Bruce, Jr. of Myrtle Creek, OR; and a sister: Nicole Bruce Cone and her husband Jonathan of Atlanta, GA.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Bruce family.
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Ashley West
December 27, 2019 | Greenville, NC | Friend
RIP Chris. You will be missed greatly.
Michele Walker
March 27, 2019 | Winston, OR | Friend
I will miss Chris. A man with an amazing work ethic and common sense. He was an asset to any company. Always quick with a joke or to help someone out. Qualities not found often enough.
Mathew Kerlin
March 27, 2019 | New Bern, NC | Coworker
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Dee Kruse
March 27, 2019 | Havelock, NC | Friend
There are too many memories to speak of. You were my first friend when i started Brantley - I remember you just kind of decided I was okay and laughed that laugh you had. We have been friends for more than 25 years, we were roommates for a while. Lol you were the only man whose beard I braided. You stood up for me when I didn't know how to stand up for myself and in turn you leaned on me when you needed to. You will always be in my heart my friend. Always.
Heather Zuccolo
March 27, 2019 | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | Friend
Christopher always had a smile and a friendly word for me. I will miss him.
Sonya Hall
March 26, 2019 | Greenville, NC | Acquaintance
You were a great man and loved by many. I will honor you and your memory by raising our son. We love you and you will be missed. Thank you for being you and giving me baby Bug. Your legacy will live on in many and in many ways .... RIP Chris to be cherished
Marci Bruce
March 26, 2019 | Myrtle Creek, OR | Family
Daddy will be missed and thought of and talked about in loving memory.
Christopher Robert Bruce, II
March 26, 2019 | Myrtle Creek, OR | Son
Chris,
You and I met at a time when we were both grieving and go through alot. You were my rock back then. We used to joke about how my brother (God rest his soul) must of sent u to me to help me get through such a difficult time. And u did help me. I will forever love u for that.
You had a smile that would light up and room. You had a very unique personality that some ppl just didnt understand. A little bit of fire and a little bit of smiles I used to say.
We lost touch of...
Ashley Morton
March 26, 2019 | Providence, RI | Friend