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Michael Bruce Lassiter

Michael Lassiter Obituary

MICHAEL BRUCE LASSITER

WILMINGTON -- Michael Bruce Lassiter was a graduate of High Point Central High School and Cape Fear Community College where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice.

He retired May 2005 from Wrightsville Beach Police Department as Uniform Patrol Commander, (Lieutenant) after a full 30 year career.

An avid NASCAR fan, he also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and was an active member of the Blue Knights. He played in weekly VNEA and APA pool leagues, as well as the Steel Tip Dart League.

Mr. Lassiter was preceded in death by his parents Grayson and Miriam Huddleston Lassiter.

He is survived by one son, Jared Irving of Wilmington, his paternal aunt and uncle, Ruth and Paul Walton of High Point, NC; Paula Walton Barkley and Bob Barkley, Lexington, NC; Leigh Nelson Weigold, Ramstein AFB, Germany; Lucas Nelson, Greenville, NC; Kim King, Kernersville, NC; Eddie Simser, Raleigh, NC; Sandi Huddleston-Edwards, Huntersville, NC; Teresa George, Durham, NC; his beloved dachshund Ginger, along with several cousins, aunts, and uncles in the High Point, NC, and Wilmington, NC area, as well as Lynchburg, VA, and Cleveland, OK.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 in Lake Forest Baptist Church, 1626 Lake Branch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM at the residence, 304 Oakland Drive, Wilmington, and also following the funeral service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bruce's memory to The Prostate Cancer Foundation (prostatecancerfoundation.org) 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica CA 90401

Tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.mem.com

A service of Coble Ward - Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Oleander Chapel 791 - 4444.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jan. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Lassiter

26 Entries

January 27, 2010

My prayers go out to the Lassiter family. Bruce was a great guy that I considered a friend. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. ~Peace! David Ward aka "KraZe" Dave

January 25, 2010

I am so sorry and shocked to hear of Bruce's passing. We went to elementary school together in High Point and my parents knew his mom well. He looked me up when he moved to Wilmington in the mid 70's. We last saw each other at church about 10 years ago. He was such a nice easy going person. I can see he had many friends and touched many lifes. He truly made his mark on this earth in a good way and will always be remembered as a good person. May he be happy for ever more in heaven with family and friends that went on before him. To his family and loved ones, my prayers go out to each of you. You have such wonderful memories to hold on to, until you meet again.
Diane Skipper Teachey

January 19, 2010

I went to school with Bruce and called him a friend. My condolences go out to his friends and family.

Kent Blackwelder

Cheryl Waugh

January 11, 2010

I was a Junior High and High School friend of Bruce. I had not seen him in over 20 years but I do remember what a kind person and good friend that he was when we were in school. May god bless his family.

Janice Huddleston Yow

January 7, 2010

God blessed our family with my cousin Bruce. He touched many lives. Even though we didn't speak or keep in as close contact as I would have liked he knew we loved him and he us. I hope that the rest of the family will try to keep in better touch. I know it's hard and how easily we all slip back into our daily lives but please know that I love you all . I will miss cuz Bruce dearly...

Stephanie Henry

January 6, 2010

I worked with Bruce for a couple of years at WBPD. He had a great sense of humor and was a caring person.
My thoughts are with his family at this time of loss. May Bruce live on in our hearts and may the wonderful memories of a life well lived shine through.

January 6, 2010

I have known Bruce for a long time, however had loss contact with him over the years. He was a warm, kindhearted man.My thoughts & prayers are with the family as you grieve your unexpected loss. I pray God gives you the wisdom & strength (daily) to help you deal with your pain. My deepest sympathy.

~Lisa Bordeaux

Danny Jefferson

January 5, 2010

Kim King, and your family, you are in our thoughts, prayers, and concerns during this time. If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know.

Danny and Rosette Jefferson

Sandi Huddleston-Edwards

January 5, 2010

Bruce was my cousin and my friend and the closest thing to a brother -- other than my brother-in-law Johnny. Bruce was always there for me and supported me in everything I did -- especially the writing of my two books. We e-mailed each other and visited when we could -- unfortunately, not often -- but I knew he was only an e-mail or a phone call away, and I knew he loved me as I loved him. My memories of him will be cherished always, and I will miss his laughter and his love. He is with God and for that, I am happy. Good bye, dear Cuz. I love you and always will.

January 5, 2010

Jared, Our thoughts are with you and the family during this time.

January 5, 2010

Bruce joined College Acres Baptist church when I served there as pastor. He solicited me to serve Wrightsville Beach PD as Police Chaplain & I'm grateful to have had the opportunity. He was a dear friend and I loved him as a brother. In recent years we only talked occasionally & saw eah other annually, but we always picked up right where we left off. I thank God for the opportunity we had to visit over coffee this past summer. I know Jesus was his Savior and that he's now safe with Him. I'll miss him dearly, but I look forward to our reunion in heaven. Jason H. Barber (GA)

Eric Weinbach

January 4, 2010

Bruce was a good man in every sense. I will always be appreciative for what he did for me during the short time I knew him. Rest in Peace Bruce, we were all better for having known you!

Sheila Youngblood

January 4, 2010

I met Bruce in the late 1970's when he was working at WBPD. I lost track of him for a few years but when I began working EMS I saw him quite a bit then. He never changed, no matter how life was treating him at the time. He always had a warm smile, kind words, and sometimes even a pretty good joke. Over the years, I noticed that he sometimes would go out of his way to help people he barely knew. The world needs more people like Bruce, and I am heartbroken that he is no longer with us. Such a wonderful man. So young still, with so much to offer. My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.

Ronnie Smith

January 4, 2010

I met Bruce in 1976 in Breathalyzer School. He was a young Wrightville Police Officer and I was a young State Trooper. We became close friends and remained close friends. I will dearly miss my brother! Sleep well!

Mitzi

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Bruce's family and friends at this time...I am so very sorry for your loss.
I pray that God will ease the pain in your hearts and fill it with warm memories. I have fond memories of Bruce and Ginger, how much he loved his Nascar collection,watching him shoot pool with his favorite pool buddies. Deep conversations and lots of good laughs. He will be missed by so many people who's lives he touched.

Jeff Tripp

January 4, 2010

A Professional Law Enforcement Officer, a good friend, a riding buddy and a Brother Blue Knight. We'll miss his laugh and spirit!

Jeff Tripp, President
Blue Knights NC XVII

Valerie Blanton

January 4, 2010

We will never understand why God took you so young and unexpectedly. You will be truely missed by many. I thank you for all that you shared and taught me over the years. I will miss your smile and at times strange sense of humor. God bless you and give your family peace and strength during these sad days. May you rest in peace in his eternal love and presence.

Mark & Kim Nelson

January 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Any loss suffered is terrible but loosing someone near the holidays is extremely difficult. May God bless you all and give you peace during this time.

Beth Cruess

January 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Bruce's friends and family at this trying time. Bruce will not only be missed by me, he will also be missed by the entire dart community.

Nancy Blackwelder

January 4, 2010

My husband and I met Bruce during the innocent years of the early 1980's when we were all establishing our careers. We hold fond memories of those times shared with him.
My heart goes out to his family and friends during this difficult time. He will be missed.

Olivia Pace

January 4, 2010

My heart goes out to the family. My God be with you in this time of need and give you the peace that passes all understanding. My God wrap you in His arms and take all pain away. I am sorry for your loss. Bruce was a very sweet man. God bless you....

Laketa Hammonds

January 4, 2010

Bruce played on the local VNEA pool league here in Wilmington. He was very well liked and respected by all. We will miss his sense of humor and constant smile! We miss you Bruce!

HELEN LONG

January 4, 2010

I KNOW BRUCE THROUGH THE OFFICE THAT I'M EMPLOYED.(HIS UROLOGY NURSE).I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO HIS VISITS AND CONVERSATIONS ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL.I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BRUCE IS SUCH A COMPASSIONATE PERSON AND I WILL PERSONALLY MISS HIM AND HIS KINDNESS.

Dennis Reel

January 4, 2010

I will always remember you Bruce,,I worked for cable tv in Wilm as a repairman, and we became friends at the station. You were also a good Mason that I enjoyted sitting in lodge with you & talking about many things,,enjoy your new life with our Lord and Savior,,,,as you have earned it...

Antonio Puente

January 4, 2010

We were Bruce's next door neighbors at Wrightsville Beach, NC during the 1980s (Parmele Boulevard). A quiet, self-effacing, gentle yet friendly person that was always there with a kind word and a big smile. We kept up with him for many years through his work on the WB force and elsewhere. What an untimely and senseless death. We thought the world of him and wish his family the best during these difficult times. The Puentes

Lisa Cannon

January 4, 2010

Miss you already Bruce. You always had a kind word and a smile.

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