Richard D Bruce

Richard Donald Bruce was born August 15, 1939 in Daniel Boone, KY.  Richard passed away on June 9, 2022 peacefully at home.

Richard was preceded in death by his Father Jimmy Bruce, his Mother Lucy Irene Duncan Bruce, his Brothers James Andrew Bruce, Joe Bruce and Ralph Dennis Bruce.

Richard retired from the US Navy after 21 years of active service having served on several ships as well as foreign duty stations.  Richard was serving on the USS John F. Kennedy at his time of retirement.

Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Faye Bruce, his children Ricky Lynn (Patricia) Bruce of Long Neck DE, Patricia Sue Bruce (Robert) Devine of Madisonville KY, and David Wayne (Sandra) Bruce of San Antonio TX, Three Grandsons - Erick Bruce, Ian Devine, Robin Bruce, Three Granddaughters – Stepheni (Nathan) Rodriguez, Tori Bruce, Tabitha Bruce, Five step-grandchildren Kelly, Michael, Elizabeth, Christina, Steven, Five Great-Grandchildren Albert, Heath, Gloriana, Nathan, Aliyana, Nine step-greatgrandchildren Drew, Trey, Jace, Elyssa, Talia, Erin, Anthony, Elijah, Nayeli.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 11:00am at Western Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Hopkinsville, Ky with Bro Ricky Wilson officiating and burial to follow. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 6:00pm till 8:00pm at Reid Walters Funeral Home in Earlington, Ky.

Reid Walters Funeral Home in Earlington Ky is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.reidwaltersfh.com.

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