M. Bruce Chadwick

M. Bruce Chadwick

High Point

Simple, humble, generous, and one of God's most devoted and faithful servants, Martin Bruce Chadwick, age 70, of High Point, NC went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2016 after a courageous journey with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Elsie "Cookie" (Brackins) and parents Richard Hunter "Itney" Chadwick and Maude (Bloodgood). He is survived by his loving wife Gwynne (Masline); children, Martin (43) of Atlanta, GA and Quick (40) of Huntersville, NC; two granddaughters Elizabeth (9) and Elsie (1); and his best friend, Muzzy (16, Shih Tzu).

Originally from Raleigh, Bruce graduated from Broughton High School in 1964 and North Carolina State University in 1968, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for several years while he simultaneously embarked on a successful career with 3M Company, St. Paul, MN. There, he served in multiple roles including two international positions before his retirement after more than 38 years. He was an avid tennis player, hiker, runner, daily napper and car wash connoisseur. Upon retirement, Bruce also served in his communities in various roles including as a board member of the NC Maritime Museum of Beaufort, NC.

Memorial services will be held at First United Methodist Church at 512 N. Main Street in High Point on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at 11 am with visitation to follow and at St Paul's Episcopal Church at 215 Ann Street in Beaufort, NC on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at 2 pm with a reception to follow at the Piver House at 119 Ann Street. A private interment will be held for the family at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be offered to the memorial fund at St. Paul's Episcopal Church; High Point Young Life, PO Box 5086, High Point NC 27262-5086 or Young Life on the Crystal Coast, PO Box 954, Beaufort, NC 28516-0954 (both at https://giving.younglife.org). Condolences may be sent to the family through Cumby Family Funeral Service at 1015 Eastchester Drive in High Point (cumbyfuneral.com) and Brooks Funeral Home at 201 Professional Circle in Morehead City (brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com).

We love you dearly and know we will see you again dwelling in the house of the Lord forever. Lovingly written with deep respect and admiration by your son, Quick.