Mr. Michael DeBruce Obituary in Unadilla at COES FUNERAL HOME, LLLP.

Obituary For Mr. Michael DeBruce

Mr. Michael DeBruce 73, of Columbus GA formally of Dooly County entered into eternal rest on Friday December 29, 2023.

Funeral Services for Mr. Michael DeBruce 73, of Columbus GA formally of Dooly County will be held Saturday January 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Unadilla , GA. Interment will be held Tuesday January 9,2024 at the Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. Michael Lawrence De’Bruce, born March 7, 1950 in Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to the proud parents of Thomas and Earlene De’Bruce. Mr. De’Bruce attended Edward Jenner Upper Level Classes and Excel and a graduated from Waller High School. Mr. De’Bruce was assigned as an engineer in the Unites States Air Force. Mr. De’Bruce proudly served in Vietnam. He served from 1968-1974. Mr. De’Bruce got the final call on December 29, 2023. He was in the Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael was an educator in the Dooly County School District for twentytwo years. He was an excellent mathematician. During his teaching career, he became a Special Education teacher and Adult Education teacher for Dooly County School System and Fort Valley State College. After leaving Dooly County School District, he taught at Northside High School in Warner Robins, Georgia, Muscogee County School district, Russell County School District, Mother Mary Mission Catholic School in Alabama. He retired in 2012 from Central Talboton School District after ending forty years of service educating many thriving students. During his profession as an educator, he enjoyed coaching many young students to victory in various sports while building students self-esteem. Mr. D. was the father figure to many young students that became productive citizens. Mr. De’Bruce served kind and supportive jesters. He opened so many doors for students around the state of Georgia. He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife: Mrs. Charlene H. De’Bruce of Columbus, Georgia; daughter, Tricia (Richard) Solomon of Seattle Washington; sons, Lemed Young of Harvey, Illinois, and Vernorris Felder of Perry, Georgia; sisters, Joyce McGhee of Unadilla, Georgia, Dorothy (Jerome) McGhee of Houston County, Tabitha (James) Buckholts of Houston County, Evelyn (Raymond) of Roberta, Georgia; brothers, Billy (Florene) Harrell of Cordele, Georgia and Eric Middlebrooks of Kathleen, Georgia, Jackie (Rhonda) Middlebrooks of Augusta; grandchildren, Anjelica, Angelo, Michael, Shayla, Bernard, Pa’Cience, Ka’Nigel, and Jayce. He also leaves behind special and dear friends to include Lily Taylor, Shirley Law, Cordelia Brown, Blanch Hosley, Stephanie Robinson, and Roshonda Cobb, aka “Baby Driver;" and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

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We love you Grandpa From your grandkids Anjelica Angelo Michael and Shalia.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. Rev. Lewis (Catherine) Burden/Family

Uncle Michael you will be truly missed love your niece Lois and Jimmy

To the DeBruce family Uncle Michael was always giving words of wisdom and so cool & laid back. He was so loving and smooth. He was always about education & encouraged mme to continue mine. He will be missed by all. Love Always your niece Estelle

With much 💕😘 and sympathy during this difficult time 🙏😭🙏. What a wonderful pleasure to have known you. Such a awesome coach, friend and true sincere personality impact on anyone you encounter. You will greatly missed from this earth by every life you 🙏 touched. From Talibah and family.

My sincere condolences to the family 🙏🙏. There has never been a greater friend,coach,master teacher in knowledge. You will forever be a positive impact in my life to have known you.

For the memory of Michael DeBruce : Blessed by god to be in the lives of his two children, Daughter Trisha Ann Young and Son Lawrence Richmond Young. Inspiration for life and support through moments of indecision. Accomplishments such as Doctorate and Masters degrees, disciplines of various Martial Arts, coach of Championships in Basketball and Football plus Honorary Discharge in the Air Force. He was guide through out life, Christ bless his soul. Thank You from Lawrence Richmond Young.

Sending my condolences to the family. Mr. Debruce was a great man and well known. Everybody children loved him and he will truly be missed. Rest easy Mr. Debruce your friend Tasha and family.

I attended the same high school as Michael did in Chicago, although he was a couple of years ahead of me. I remember that he was on the basketball team, the "Waller Wolverines". He was a force to be reckoned with on the court, even though he was the shortest member of the team. I am certain that he carried that same fortitude into his adult life. My prayers and condolences go out to the entire family. The Marsh family of Illinois.

Mr DeBruce you will truly be missed. Sending prayers and love to the family. When you came into ours lives at Byromville Elementary who would have thought you would have poured into with so much love and grace. Thanks for all the knowledge you gave us then and throughout life. I will forever love you ♥️. Gone to soon. 🙏🏽

Such a pleasure to know and what a wonderful and warming spirit he held and carried with everyone he came across genuine heart and smile, such an honor and a blessing as a teacher, coach, and all around person in general very humble. Truly you will be missed, yet very much appreciated on this earth you made and left your mark through us all. R.I.P. Mr. Debruce we love you. The Royal Family.

Mr.Michael we're going to miss you.Rest in Peace.Love Lu&Family

Sending my Condolences... Mr. D loved his children at Dooly and his co-workers. Prayers for you Charlene and the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽

I'm honored to have had the privilege of having Dr.Micheal Lawrence DeBruce as best uncle,teacher and best friend,I'm truly grateful for all the years you've been here and always will be in my heart n mind to continue living out all that you've given you'll be forever in mind and heart,my mind racing and reliving our last words,just a few weeks ago I thank auntie for doing a wonderful job having you in each other's arms, love all Miss Moe.

He was such a nice person and he kept a smile on his face. He'll be missed and I'm sorry for your loss family.

A man who was loved by all. He devoted many hours of his time to help the youth of Dooly County.

Thank you Mr. D For always being a positive roll model for the kids at school, and for myself. You have made a lasting impact on me, i have thought about you over the years. I remember playing basketball on Saturday at the gym. Listening to you about being a man, and the importance of hard work have been at the front of my career and i am grateful to you. Rest Easy Mr. D your friend Brandon Perry.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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