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Bruce Spiva Obituary
Bruce E. Spiva, 88, of Iola, formally of Troup, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, in College Station.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at the Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup, with the Reverend Tommy Harden officiating, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home of Troup. The family will receive friends from 12 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at the funeral home.
He was born September 4, 1924, in Troup to Tom and Eula (Hudspeth) Spiva. He was a graduate of Troup High School and served in the U.S. Army. Bruce married Kaye Kaminsky in February of 1946. He was a self-employed sales representative for many years retiring to Iola from Houston in 1985.
Bruce was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, longtime residents, Leroy and Evelyn Spiva; and in 2008 by his wife of nearly 62 years, Kaye Spiva.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Leon and Eleana Gordon, Houston and Gerald Gordon, Iola; eleven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.\
Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com
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Annie Schuller
December 30, 2024
Bruce and Kaye were dear friends of my parents Victor and Virginia Schneider. I was too young but I do remember Kaye’s Christmas villages and my mother begging me not to touch anything.
Daddy is now 94 and we (11 of us) lost our mother in 2005. We were talking about Bruce and Kaye just today and one of my sisters found this. Have a Happy and blessed 2025
Nina & Fred Kreusch
February 11, 2013
We are very sorry for the loss of your father, father in law and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have good memories from "back in the day" of Bruce and Kay. They were both very nice and kind people and I am happy I knew them. I am sure you will miss him but I am happy he'll be with Kay.
February 6, 2013
I love you Grandpa Bruce!!! You will be missed terribly. I am glad you and Grandma Kaye are reunited up in Heaven. We were so fortunate to have you both as our grandparents and my dad's dad...you were the best father to him that he could have ever asked for. RIP Love, Regina
February 6, 2013
Leon and family, so sorry for this loss, I know he is happy now in heaven with his Kaye. Love, Trudy
Brenda Schoffstall
February 5, 2013
Bruce will be missed by neighbors and friends. He was such a sweet man. I will miss him.
February 4, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I know your Dad was a wonderful person who loved his children very much! I know you have many, happy memories to comfort you.
We love you and are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love, Marie and Craig
Veronica Guidry
January 30, 2013
I cannot express how fortunate I was to move next to the most friendly and helpful neighbors anyone could have. It did not matter what or why Mr. Bruce or Miss Kaye was always there to help. Before Miss Kaye past my granddaughter learned how to knit and play solitare, she loved to go visit both of the Spiva's when she came for the summer. Now my dear Mr. Bruce is gone, I will never pick the phone up everyday to hear, "How is my good neighbor doing today" It never failed, I always knew when it was six o'clock in the evening. I will miss him more then anyone will know. I am glad that he is with his beloved Kaye. RIP to both of you. Love Ronnie
Debbie Vaughn
January 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I knew Mr. Spiva from my days at the bank in Iola. He and Mrs Spiva were always very friendly and so nice. I enjoyed knowing them. Prayers for the family.
Joe and Virginia Eades
January 29, 2013
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a wonderful person who opened his heart and home to four boys. May the God of all comfort give you support and love during this difficult time of loss.
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