Bobby Bruce, age 83, of Athens, GA, formerly of Buford, GA, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Christa Westbrooks Bruce; brothers, Ray Bruce, Billy Bruce, Tommy Bruce; grandson, Howard Griffin IV; sister-in-law, Susie Veal Bruce. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Monica) Edwards, Norcross, GA, Bobbie (Melissa) Bruce, Bethelem, GA, Christy Bruce, Bethelem, GA, Rhondi (Jason) Hoover, Statham, GA; grandchildren, Jay Griffin, Jemma Hoover, Noomi Hoover, Gus Hoover; 3 great-grandchildren, Erin Slinkard, Elijah Griffin, Eric Griffin; sisters, Runell Bruce, Hoschton, GA, Peggy (Tommy) Johnson, Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Mickey Bruce, Buford, GA; sisters-in-law, Louise Bruce, Cleveland, GA, Virginia Fleming Bruce-Saine, Sugar Hill, GA; nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Bruce was born on March 18, 1939 in Buford, GA. He received his education at Sugar Hill High School. He was the owner of Bruce-Gill Hardwood Floor Company. Mr. Bruce was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church, Sugar Hill, GA. He loved hunting, golfing, fishing and shooting his bow and arrow. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Fridaiy, May 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. Interment will follow at Old Suwanee Baptist Church Cemetery, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., prior to service, on Friday at the Funeral Home.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.