John Bruce Obituary
John Perry Bruce, age 93, of Delano, Tennessee, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Mr. Bruce was born on February 12, 1932, in White Oak, Georgia, son of the late John Sampler Bruce Jr. and Latisha (Littlefield) Bruce.
John served his country in the United States Army and then worked as an Insurance Salesman.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Selby) Bruce, daughters, Pam, Angie, and Tamara; grandchildren, Miranda and Brandon; sister, Addie Ruth Barton.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Harry Bruce and Owen LaRue Bruce; sister, Jeannette Norris.
Graveside Services will be held at Smith Chapel Cemetery on Monday, June 2, 2025, with Pastor Ben Brown officiating.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555
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