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Bruce DesChamps Obituary
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for Bruce DesChamps
Bobby Orrell
June 30, 2014
Dear Deschamps Family,
On behalf of everyone at Canady's Sport Center, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Bruce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest Sympathy,
billy Durham
June 29, 2014
David, I just learned of your Dad's passing and am so sorry. I always enjoyed our times together years ago and my son Tyler has fond memories of you and your Dad.. He was truly the consummate host and one of the kindest people I have ever been privileged to know..I just moved here to Wilmington...sorry we won't have our times together again...please let me know if there is anything I can do...warmest regards, Bill Durham
June 26, 2014
Dear family, I was very sorry to hear about Bruce....May your faith, love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Larry Honeycutt
Dianne Hines
June 26, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great appraiser and will be missed. My prayers are with your family at this time.
Barbara Kidd
June 26, 2014
David and Family, I grew up knowing your father and your grandparents, Marshall and Ella, when they lived on West Oxford Street (WB) one house down from my grandparents, Ralph and Florence Hengeveld. Very found memories of your family. Blessings to you. Barbara (Bradshaw-Hengeveld) Kidd
Ben Herring
June 25, 2014
David
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Another find Wilmington man is gone. Losing a parent is hard to understand and deal with but he will always be in your life. My Dad passed about 19 years ago and I often have vivid dreams of being with my parents. It is like I was with them the hold night. I wake up and realize it was a great dream and I just and remember the good times and smile. My thoughts are with your family.
June 25, 2014
Dear David and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris, Christie and Joshua Standish
HENRY FAIRCLOTH
June 25, 2014
David and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I truly
enjoyed serving with Bruce on the state board. He was a great board member and always shared his love for his family with me. My prayers are with you all.
Henry Faircloth
Fr. Rob Spainhour
June 24, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. 10 years ago upon moving to Elizabethtown, N.C. from Charleston, S.C., Bruce kindly hosted a wonderful dinner to introduce me to Wilmington folk....a kind and generous soul. God's Peace to you all, Fr. Rob Spainhour, Episcopal Church of the Advent, Williamston, N.C.
David Small
June 24, 2014
My condolences to Bruce's family.
I met Bruce 24 years ago when I became a salesperson with Robertson DesChamps and Grice REALTORS. Bruce had a lasting effect on my career in real estate as well as my life in general. I knew him as a gentle, caring man and truly always valued his friendship. He was always interested in how his friends were faring. He greeted us with a warm smile and handshake!
His love for his family and community were obvious. I knew him to be passionate about both.
We truly could use more people on Earth like Bruce. I will miss him.Wilmington has lost a gentleman and true asset to our community.
Marti Maxim
June 24, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bruce as a fine gentleman, in every sense of the word.
Cory Gore
June 24, 2014
David and Family,
Bruce was a true Southern Gentleman. I have never known a man who had such genuine concern for all of his family and friends. He has been my friend for over thirty years when I was a young Banker and he was BIC of RDG. I will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. For whomever reads this, ask David to tell you about the singing bird outside of hospice just after Bruce's passing. It is a beautiful story.
Cory Gore
Kate Faver
June 24, 2014
Bruce's family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Bruce was always fun to be with and was a great friend to both my parents, but especially to Mom after Dad died. His kindness and loving care meant so much to all of us.
Steven Snyder
June 24, 2014
Bruce's family, I am truly sadden to hear of this true gentelman's passing.I only meant Bruce for a brief period of time when friends of mine Ron and David moved to Wilmington. I helped Ron and David move with there move there. I had the pleasure of talking with Bruce and having lunch with him. My Deepest Sympathy to the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Tom Warshauer
June 24, 2014
Am so sorry for your and for Wilmington's loss. Bruce was an important part of the Wilmington community, his Friday Masonboro excursions were legendary and welcome ends to stressful weeks. His kind and generous presence will be greatly missed by many.
June 24, 2014
Margaret and David, Was so sorry to learn of Bruce's death. I will never forget how kind he was to me during the years that I worked for him. Especially during my husband's illness and death. I am sure that he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Myrtle Peterson Wimington, NC
Steve Wallace
June 24, 2014
Margaret, my condolences to you and all your family in the loss of your dad. He will be well remembered. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Reid Suggs
June 24, 2014
I'm am so sorry and sadden to hear of Bruce's passing. I lived in Wilmington in the mid 90's and had the privilege of knowing him as a friend. He was always a gentleman and a fun to be around. My prayers and condolences to his family.
Jim Bishop
June 24, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. We all loved Bruce's kind and gentle spirit. He was quick to laugh, gracious with invitations, and an example for us all. Thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved Bruce.
Jim Bishop
June 24, 2014
I'm so very sorry for your loss. We all loved Bruce's kind and gentle spirit. He was quick to laugh, gracious with invitations, and an example for us all. Thoughts and prayers to all who knew and loved Bruce.
Lois Petelinkar
June 24, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce was a delight to talk to. He will be missed here at WRAR. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Tom Rode
June 24, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear about Bruce's passing. My prayers and condolences to his family. I have worked with Bruce for many year and will certainly miss seeing him.
Sam Simmons
June 24, 2014
Bruce was a kind man, always a gentleman. He will be missed. My sympathy to his family.
Dian DeBose
June 24, 2014
Bruce was my boss @ RDG for over 10 years. He was the most kind, easy going and generous person I have ever worked for. He will truly be missed.
June Bell Wynne
June 24, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss, I pray that his legacy will live on through the great memories you've experienced together, and continue to share.
Tom Spencer
June 24, 2014
Bruce was a nice person. Knew him for forty years through business, but felt we knew him better through the Yacht Club. Like many of us, I think he was happiest when at Wrightsville Beach. God be with his family.
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