James A Bruce

James A. Bruce, Sr. 93, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family.

 

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Reverend Mamie Alley, Reverend Al Totter and David Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Rest cemetery, with Military Honors. The family will receive friends following the committal service in the church fellowship hall.

 

James was a native of Wake County.  He served his country in the United States Marines during World War II. He retired from Eveready Battery Company, where he worked for over 30 years.  He enjoyed yard work and vegetable gardening.  He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, VFW and Masons. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed time spent with his family. He was preceded in death by parents: James Arthur and Lillie Sheffield Bruce; sister: Francis Collins.

 

James is survived by his wife, of 71 years Virginia, of the home; son: James A. Bruce Jr., of Robbins; grandsons: Jay Bruce and wife Kim of Cummings, Ga., Jonathan Bruce, of Wilmington; great grandchildren: Katie and Maggie; brother: Arthur Wilson Bruce, of Norfolk, VA.

 

Memorials may be made to: Liberty Hospice, 30 W Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387  and Tabernacle United Methodist Church, P O Box 395, Robbins, NC 27325.

 

Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Bruce family.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com