Bruce Ullom Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Karen Ruth Ullom (née Livesay, formerly Lighthall). He was previously married to Kathleen, who preceded him in death in 2013, and to Lynne, who survives him.
Bruce studied theology at Columbia Union College and served as a pastor in Maryland, Delaware, and Minnesota. He also worked in teaching, public health, and nursing home administration, and went on to serve as a Registered Sanitarian with the Morgan County Health Department where he retired in 2013.
He is remembered with love by his sons, Eric (Monica) and Marc (Sharon), and grandchildren Matthew, Nicholas, Emma, Michael, Jake, and Maya.
Bruce loved the outdoors, building projects, and writing. He will be remembered for his faith, wit, and devotion to God and family.
A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 P.M. Friday October 3, 2025 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Donald Livesay officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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