Mickey A. Bruce, age 73, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Susie Veal Bruce; parents, John A. and Christa Westbrooks Bruce; brothers, Ray Bruce, Billy Bruce, Bobby Bruce, and Tommy Bruce. Mr. Bruce is survived by his children, Stacy (Greg) Chadwick of Buford, GA, John (Angela) Bruce of Auburn, GA; grandchildren, Landon, Lauren, Ryan, and Gwendolyn; sisters, Runell Westbrook of Hoschton, GA, Peggy (Tommy) Johnson of Lawrenceville, GA; sister-in-law, Louise Bruce of Cleveland, GA; aunts, Dot Bruce of Helen, GA, Willie Mae Pugh of Buford, GA; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mr. Bruce was born July 25, 1951 in Buford, GA. He received his education at North Gwinnett High School. Mr. Bruce was a retired Foreman from Parker Grading Construction Co. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Bruce, a three-time Bassmaster winner and one-time FLW Tour Champion from Georgia, competed in eleven Classics in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Three of Mr. Bruce’s tour-level victories came on his home water at Lake Lanier. He had two 3rd Classic finishes in 1989 at North Carolina High Rock Lake and the following year at Lay Lake in Alabama. He participated in five FLW Championships with Best Showing of 5th place in 2004 at Alabama Logan Martin Lake. Mr. Bruce was the Runner Up to Kevin Vandam in the 2001 FLW Tour Angler of Year race.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses in Memory of Mickey Bruce.
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.