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A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
Bruce L Murray, 49, of Columbia peacefully went home with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Bruce L Murray, Sr. and Christine and Dave Henise of Willow Street.
Bruce had many accomplishments in his life. He received his bachelor degree in culinary arts from the Baltimore culinary Institute. He worked at some of the finest restaurants in Lancaster County. After leaving the restaurant industry, he started his career in the oil and HVAC business, then in 2008 he created one of his biggest accomplishments, Elite Energy in Columbia, which he took a lot of pride in. He was also the owner of the former Brucekies Pub in Columbia. Bruce was a member of the Columbia Fraternal Association, Foresters of America, and Lower Club in Wrightsville. He was an active member in his community. Bruce had tremendous love for his family and impacted everyone who knew him. Bruce enjoyed fishing in the Outer Banks, all things Notre Dame, and the Minnesota Vikings.
Bruce is survived by his wife and one true love Jane Young Murray, of 24 years, a daughter Gracie Murray, who was the absolute light of his life. Two step daughters Lauren Roye of Marietta and Laraine, wife of David Gray of Columbia, three grandchildren, Chase, Aydrian, Ariana, who he adored very much. Brother Clinton Murray of Columbia, and two sisters, Stephanie Reddick of York and Kaitlin Henise of Willow Street and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his father Bruce L Murray, Sr.
A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Healing Journey Foundation at Lancastercancercenter.com/donate
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William Wade
April 26, 2025
Sorry for your loss. I worked for Bruce as a bouncer at Brucekies. Your family was always kind to me. (Will)
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Gary Shepherd Jr
April 14, 2025
On behave of DH Funk & Sons we offer our Thoughts and Prayers to the Murray family and to the Elite Energy Team. We have had the pleasure of building a relationship since 2018 when Bruce and Elite Energy first began brining over the fuel trucks to our shop. He was a very positive person and very appreciative, and he became a great friend to where we would discuss more than just business. We were able to encourage each other in the faith in leaning on the Lord especially in the difficult times. On March 24th I reached out to Bruce to encourage him and his response was,"...The Lord is with me." the Lord was definitely with Bruce as he walked through this valley and now Bruce is with the Lord, and we who are still here will miss him greatly. God Bless. John 3:16
Ellen Trimble
April 11, 2025
My Prayers are with you and your Family. God open Heavens Gates for Bruce He need another Angel with him
He will always be with you in your Hearts. God Bless
Love EllenTrimble
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