Larry G. Bruce, 78, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 11:17 a.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Bruce was a retired Chemical Engineer for Allied Signal formerly Honeywell. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church where he was a past head usher, was on the Finance Committee, Church Council , Administrative Board and worked many Wednesday evening fellowship dinners. He was a member of Western Baptist Hospital Auxillary, Market House Museum board member and volunteer, a board member and volunteer with Boy Scouts Troop 20, softball volunteer, coached baseball and was a Khourey League board member.
Larry is survived by his wife of 55 yrs. Patsy ‘Pat’ Froman Bruce; daughter, Dawn Ford and husband Barry of LaCenter, KY; son, Larry Bruce Jr. of Paducah, KY, five grandchildren, Amanda Ball, Ricky Ball Jr., Mackenzie Bruce, Madison Bruce and Meredith Bruce; two sisters, Bonnie McCarter and husband J.D. of Wichita Falls, TX and Geri Travis and husband Tom of Plano, TX; two nieces, Sondra Bruce Boatman and Christian Travis Gore; three nephews, Jason Bruce, Michael McCarter and Eric Travis.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Hilton Bruce. His parents were, Eston Bruce and Genelle Copeland Bruce Kelton.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Rev. Lora Jean Gowan and John Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Broadway United Methodist Church General Fund: 701 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
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