Bruce Henry Stringer

Mr. Bruce Henry Stringer, age 82, of Murrayville passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.

Bruce was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County.  He was born on January 17, 1936 to the late Colonel Henry and Catherine Stringer.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jewell Stringer, grandson Chance Stringer, brothers Bob Stringer and Allen Stringer, and sister Shirley Cochran.  Bruce was a charter member of Solid Rock Baptist Church where he led the singing from the church's beginning.  He sang gospel music for more than 50 years. Bruce sang with the Master’s Quartet, Galileeman Quartet, Master’s Trio, Southern Harmony and most recently with the Holmans.  His love for music was contagious and Bruce could bring up the volume on most any choir. 

Survivors include his daughter and son in law Cindy and Reggie Powell, Murrayville; sons and daughters in law Tim and Becky Stringer, Marietta; and Cory and Marian Stringer, Waynesboro, VA; grandchildren Haley Powell (Joey), Conner Stringer, Caden Stringer, Jackson Stringer, Travis Powell, and Josh Powell; great grandchildren Major Powell, Tristen Powell, and Gracie Powell; sister Carol Housley, Dahlonega; brother and sister in law Barry and Ann Stringer, Mt. Olive, NC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Kevin Holman and the Rev. Jerry Goss will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 7662 Hwy. 115 West, Cleveland, GA 30528, or to the church of your choice.

To share a memory of Bruce or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home