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Obituary For Bruce A. Christian
Bruce Alvris Christian, the son of Fritz A. and Bessie Christian, was born 2:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 1953, in Palatka, Florida.
He was educated in the Clay County school system and was a 1971 graduate of Clay High School.
Bruce was a United States Army Veteran and also served 11 years in the National Guard. He was employed as a Seminole Electric Plant Operator until his retirement in 2005.
Bruce was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was active in the Deacons Ministry, the "Seed Class" Ministry, the male chorus and Sunday school. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, church maintenance and grounds leader and a member of the Ushers Ministry.
Assisting community events and the "Finer Women" of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Zeta Mu Zeta Chapter, Bruce was also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Male Network.
In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his aunts and uncle, Annie Mae Bell, Bernice Adams, Sophronia Morgan, Naomi Oliver, Marian Smith and Joseph Cray.
His hobbies included exercising his "light weight" handyman skills for family and friends, fine dining, and detailing his vehicles.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 33 years, Marvis Bryant Christian, son, Kurstan Middlebrook Sr. (Tampa, FL), daughter, Christel Christian (California), brothers, Anthony Christian (Tampa, FL), Bryan Christian (Brenda) Green Cove, FL and David Christian (Tampa, FL).
Grandchildren Kurstan Middlebrook Jr. (Palm Coast, FL), Aaron Morthel, Breana Jackson, Rick Johnson, Timothy Rounds, and Adanah Rhodius (California).
Great grandson Messiah Middlebrook (Palm Coast, FL). Niece, Stephanie Christian (Orlando, FL), Nephew, Bryan Christian II (Deseree') Green Cove, FL.
A much-appreciated cousin, Mary Ann Norwood (Palatka, FL).
Godsons and daughters, Tobby Williams, Sharice Williams, Justyce Wright, Alaya Lewis, Jody Edwards, Jakeem Perry, and a host of other relatives and friends
The family will receive friends and the community 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 21, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Family Life Center, 1414 Bronson St, Palatka, Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, at the Calvary MB Family Life Center. Interment will be held in Oak Hill West Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceBruce Christian is my son tyjuan Christian father our son is 42yrs old.bruce may God bless u in heaven.
🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️ Heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Sandra Clark
🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️ Heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
Mr. Bruce was a nice man and he always happy.Ill never forget him,im gonna miss him jumping in me and my Uncle Clint pics.Rest on my brother in Christ
Marvis, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Bruce had a beautiful spirit and always made you feel at home when visiting. He will truly be missed ❤️🙏! Fondly, The Honorable Commissioner Tammie McCaskill ~
Deepest Condolences from Bible Grace Ministry. Orage Park,FL Darrell C. Frazier Pastor.
"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." 2 Corinthians 5:1 KJV
We can stand in sorrow, at the cemetery, next to the grave – site, and still shout and celebrate, all because of What We Know. And it's because of What We Know, that when it comes to death, we act differently. It's because of What We Know, that we sorrow not, as others who have no hope. We are confident... and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. As believers, when it comes to death, we know some things. We know "we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." We know Jesus said..., I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: we know Jesus says, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." To the family of Bruce Christian, lift up your eyes unto the hills from where your help comes from. For we know that this our beloved brother is now with the Lord. Why shouldest we be afraid to die, who hope is to live by dying? With heartfelt sympathy, Your Brother In Christ Frederick T. Demps, Pastor Emeritus
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