Kenneth Lee Bruce, 71, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away May 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 31,1945 at Naylor, Missouri to the late Robert Bruce and Lela Moore Bruce.
On June 7, 1964, he was married to Brenda Kinnard. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2004. On December 29, 2012, at Doniphan, Missouri, he was married to Beth House. She survives.
Also surviving; Lisa Bruce of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Shelley Bruce of Oxly, Missouri; one sister; Bonnie Barker of Naylor, Missouri. Two grandchildren, Maddie House and Skylar. Two nephews; Bruce and Ronnie Barker also survive.
Kenny was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Doniphan and had retired form the State Highway Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and the outdoors.
Visitation for Kenny will begin at 10:00 am Monday May 8, 2017 with the funeral following at 2:00 pm in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel, Inc. Neelyville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Naylor Memorial Cemetery at Naylor, Missouri with Pastor Truman Chatman officiating.
I am so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing away. My thought’s and prayer to the both of you Lisa and Shelley. Kenny was a fantastic person whom I am so proud to have called my friend. He will be dearly missed. Love and Prayers
My prayers goes out to all of you on you loss ,hugs to you Bonnie ,Kenny was Ahrent person,
Lisa and Shelley,
So sorry for the loss of your father. May God be with you at this time sorrow and guide you both.
Lisa so sorry for your loss not only to you and your sister,but all of his friends which I consider me as one. May God be with you.
So sorry for your loss.
Lisa and Shelley,
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful, hard working person, who was friendly with everyone. God bless you’ll during this time.
Carla Woodard Johnson
I am so sorry on your loss. Please know my prayers are with all of you.