Bruce Michael Barchus

1955 - 2024

Bruce Michael Barchus

May 4, 1955 - February 1, 2024

Ft Worth, Texas - Bruce Barchus was born in Houston, Texas on May 4,1955 and died on February 1, 2024. He lived briefly in Michigan and then spent 10 years in Wisconsin before moving back to Texas for the rest of his life.

Bruce loved architecture and music. He started playing guitar around 14 years old. His first electric guitar was a candy apple red 1966 Fender Telecaster. He played in many bands, too numerous to name all; Paladin, Punch for starters. He became a rock star in his hometown of Sun Prairie, and then Madison. He quickly became a sought after musician in his career. He moved to Texas and went on to play with Lic, Black Pearl, Honey Hush, TNT, and others.

Bruce also became a craftsman of woodwork. Bruce used his craftsmanship in the revitalization of a few of the historic buildings in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. He did some of the framing for the artwork in the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth.

Bruce was loved by many. He was genuinely kind and gentle, accepting of others. However, his biggest pride and joy was always when he had a guitar in hand, playing from his heart and soul.

Bruce loved barbecuing ribs, always "ready to grill" a Texas size feast.

We will miss our sweet Bruce and can envision him being greeted by a heavenly choir (and his rock and roll, rhythm, jazz and blues musicians who passed before him) and reunited with our family members who preceded Bruce in death; mom Nancy, dad Gale, grandma June, nephew Matthew, and other loved ones who have passed before him. Here's to Bruce, "All You Need is Love".

Bruce is survived by his brother and sisters, Gale Barchus of Texas, Terry Player (Gordon) of Idaho, Nancy Block of New York, Stephanie McDonnell (Tom) of Florida, Rachel Barchus of Texas, Allison Sagewind (Kris) of Nevada, Jessica Gilpin (Joe) of Virginia; and 12 nieces and nephews.

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A celebration of life will be held for Bruce at a later date.