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Bruce was born on March 5, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia, at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved son of Bernice Marie Terry and Joe James Terry Jr. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Darrell Terry, and brother-in-law, Timothy P. Clark.
A 1983 graduate of Bay High School, Bruce went on to continue his education in horticulture at Thomas P. Haney Technical Center.
Bruce had a passion for the outdoors and especially loved fishing. He was also an enthusiastic fan of college football, always cheering for his favorite teams, the Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Bulldogs.
He is survived by his sisters, Wanda Jo Clark and Susan Marie Kosinski; brother-in-law, Karl K. Kosinski; nephew, Joe Lee Terry; nieces, Kara Marie Kosinski and Annie Pearl Terry; as well as numerous cousins and dear friends who will miss him greatly.
A celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, Florida. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William "Bruce" Terry.
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