Norman Bruce

norman bruce

Funeral mass for Mr. Norman L. Bruce of Daingerfield, Texas will be held Dec. 14, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church at 1305 Bert St. in Daingerfield. Viewing will be held Dec. 13, 2019 from 12-6 p.m. at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Hughes Springs. Rosary will follow at 6 p.m.

Mr. Bruce was born on October 18, 1929, in Mandeville. Arkansas to the parentage of Willie and Fannie Royal Bruce. He peacefully departed this life on the morning of December 4, 2019.

Mr. Bruce attended Love Chapel Elementary School in Hughes Springs, Texas. He united with the Love Chapel Baptist Church at an early age. He later entered the Catholic faith and remained a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Daingerfield, Texas until death. He worked for 33 years at Lone Star Steel before retiring. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed everything from riding horses to hauling pulpwood.

On June 19, 1958, Mr. Bruce united in marriage with Arthur L. (Tannie) Bruce.

Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie and Fannie Royal Bruce, his wife Arthur L.(Tannie) Bruce and three children Debra Wilson, Bobby Bruce, Sr. and Ricky Bruce, Sr., one brother Clinso Bruce and four sisters Iris Bruce Powell, Juanice Bruce Washington, Justine Bruce Royal and Doris  Bruce Young

He is survived by 6 children, Jerry (Marilyn) Bruce of Hughes Springs, Texas and Rosie Neal of Hughes Springs, Texas, Charlesetta Bruce and Norma Elaine Evans, both of Daingerfield, Texas, Debbie Juhlke (Dr. Timothy) of Round Rock, Texas, Darrel Bruce (Angela) of Temple, Texas; one brother and sister-in law, Norris and Carlenta Bruce, two sisters Loisteen Harris (Edward) Texarkana, Arkansas and Rosie Nance of Arlington Texas, 28 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren;  one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vickie and Larry Smith, Sr. of Daingerfield, Texas; a special daughter, Linda Taylor; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

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  1. Bruce family, you have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God give you strength during this time of bereavement. Praying for the Bruce family.

  2. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy for the family of Norman Bruce are extended from your cousins Dorrie Young Aldrich and family and Barbara Young Johnson and family

  3. Debbie,
    You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. We love you so much.

    Brenda Kirk Harrison & Family

  4. To the Bruce Family: I love you all and you have my deepest sympathy! Mr. Bruce was such a kind, loving, honest and Godly man. May God comfort you during these times of bereavement.

  5. To the Bruce family: Wishing you peace, love and comfort as you mourn the loss of such a special person.
    Lillie Ruth Young Winston and family

  6. Debbie, so sorry about the loss of your Father. You were blessed to have him in your life and he will remain with you always.

  7. Dear Debbie and Charlesetta, I am saddened by the news of your father’s passing. Please know that I am lifting your family in prayer for peace during this difficult time. May God bless each of you and your beautiful families

  8. To the Bruce family, heartfelt condolences and prayers on the passing of Mr. Bruce. My mother, Charlyne Miller, if she were alive, would send hers as well.

  9. Praying for strength and comfort during this time. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you.

  10. Prayers for you and your family. Another angel to watch over us. Lots of love from The Springs Nursing Center 💚🙏


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