Bruce Wayne Exum Sr.

Bruce Wayne Exum Sr. obituary, Chesapeake, VA

Bruce Wayne Exum Sr.

Bruce Exum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Great Neck Chapel on Dec. 16, 2025.
Bruce Wayne Exum, Sr passed away peacefully Sunday; December 14,2025 while at home surrounded by his wife and family.
Bruce is survived by his wife; Marie Exum, Son; Bruce Wayne Exum, Jr. (Michelle), three grandchildren; Kasey Exum Baum (David), Hannah Lee Exum and Jacob Manning Exum, as well as two great grandchildren, Nolan James and Natalie Grace Baum. Bruce is also, survived by his sisters, Margie Roberts (Larry), Joyce Russell (Dick) and Rosalie Exum (Carol) and many nieces and nephews.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Josephine and Joseph Exum, his older brothers; Dick Exum, Joe Exum (Jonie) and Jim Exum.
Bruce was born in Norfolk Virginia July 7, 1947, where he remained a resident until moving to Virginia Beach in 1995. Bruce was a Friend Of Bill for 35 years and was dearly loved and respected by many. Bruce was a Member of the Ocean View Masonic Lodge for 38 Years.
The Family asks that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Visitation will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home on Great Neck Rd in Virginia Beach on Thursday; Dec 18, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Services will be held at the same location the following day; Dec 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm followed by a committal service at Princess Anne Memorial Park.

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Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Great Neck Chapel

1264 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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