Randy Bruce

Randy Bruce obituary, Benton, KY

Randy Bruce

Randy Bruce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collier Funeral Home - Benton on Jan. 27, 2026.
Mr. Randall "Randy" Bruce, age 73 of Benton passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Randy was born in Mayfield on June 4, 1952 and was of the Methodist faith. He worked as a carpenter until he retired. Randy enjoyed watching basketball, football, and all types of car racing. He raced his own car and participated in derbies for a short time, then decided he would own a dirt racecar instead.

Surviving are his wife, Pamela (Edwards) Bruce of Benton; two sons, Jeremy Ford (Christi) of Benton and Josh Ford (Abby Ford) of Benton; one daughter, Amie Bruce Belcher (Cory) of Benton; and seven grandchildren, Tyler Belcher (Madison), Abby Belcher, Jade Vaughn (Caleb), Tori Ford, Dax Ford, Macy Ford, and Max Ford.

A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, Kentucky 42025 with Brent Henderson and Russel Steele officiating.

Interment will follow in Cole Cemetery.

Visitation will be held between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Collier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Marshall County Animal Shelter 839 Benton-Briensburg Rd Benton, KY 42025

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