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Obituary For Larry Franklin Bruce
Funeral Arrangements:
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 12:00 Noon
Place: St. James A.M.E, 124 E. Walnut Street, Danville, KY
Visitation: Beginning at 11:00 am until time of service at 12:00 Noon
Burial: Wilsonville Cemetery, Parksville, KY
Larry Franklin Bruce was born October 23, 1963 to Barbara Smith and Samuel Bruce in Cleveland, Ohio. God called him home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Smith Johnson and Samuel Bruce; three children, Barbara, Larry, Jr. and Jaquan Bruce.
Larry received his education from Central Jr. High School and East Tech High School in Cleveland. Ohio. Larry earned the name 'Larry the Legend" as a Golden Glove Boxer. Larry was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh.
Larry was formally employed at Centre College.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Bruce, Campbellsville, KY; daughter Tanisha Bruce, Campbellsville, KY; sons, Dwight Simpson, Danville, KY and Alexander Penman, Nicholasville, KY; sisters, Kim Bruce Dent (Austin) and Angel Bruce Jones ( Jim) Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Michael Hughes (Brenda) Danville, KY and Danny Patterson, Lenoir, NC; sister in law, Norma Bruce, Louisville, KY; also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He will be truly missed by all family and friends.
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Condolences to Tina and family. May God bless you through this time of sorrow and in the coming days. Eva & Tommy Gooch & Lucinda Davis
Hey Tina this is Frank Boswell dont know if you remember me i worked with Larry at centre i just found out an wanted to tell you im so sorry bout Larry. I hope you all are good as possible my thoughts are with you
He worked with my dad at Centre College, he will be missed!
Prayers and condolences to the family. Vivian Troxler and Family
Prayers to the family🙏🏾❤️ #LLLarryBruce
Tina and family I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was a very nice man. I worked with him at Centre College dining hall. He will be missed. God bless you all thru this difficult time now and always. Love hugs and prayers for all his family and friends. Kathleen M. Lewis
Larry, I sure am going to miss you. Rest in arms of our loving LORD!!!
My deepest condolences to the family . Twylla McKitric & family
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