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James Cruce Obituary

Services for James G. Cruce, Sr., 87, of Plainview, will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Bartley Funeral Home Chapel in Plainview. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 11:30 to 12:45 prior to the service. James was a farmer, auctioneer, cattleman, and real estate broker. He loved music and led singing for many years at Kress Church of Christ and served on the Lubbock Christian University Board of Trustees. James served his country in the Navy from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War.

He is preceded in death by his wife Helen in 1984, infant daughter, Dani Rose in 1957, his parents, L.R. and Lee Etta Cruce and his six siblings.

He is survived by his daughter; Keila Cruce of Lubbock, son; James G. Cruce. Jr., of Austin, and numerous nieces and nephews. His rich voice and friendly ways will be missed by many family and friends.
Donations to honor James' memory can be directed to Lubbock Christian University.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Plainview Daily Herald on Apr. 6, 2018.

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Gary Kerbo

April 15, 2018

Prayers for the Family , He was a true gentlemen, Always a pleasure to talk to him , he will be missed.

The Ron Brunsons

April 13, 2018

We dayworked for James for years, and Ron helped him when his land burned & here lately to sell land & cut down on cattle. We were unable to be there for your family at his funeral but wanted to meet you all. If you need anything else, we want to b there for the Cruce Family. James will be missed by The Brunsons for sure, Ron & Marianne

April 8, 2018

Jim and Keila,
My sympathies in the loss of your Father.
Sincerly,
Cindy Storrs Boston

Joe Michael Urbina

April 6, 2018

James, you've known me my entire life and youve been involved with my family for a lot longer than I have been alive. To me you were another member of our family, another uncle or even another grandfather. Thank You for everything you've done for my family. You were a good man and you will be missed.

April 6, 2018

Truly an honor to have meet you. May you rest in peace...

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