Ernest David Bruce

Ernest David Bruce, 67, of Dawsonville passed away Friday November 4, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born May 31, 1944 to the late Lee and Ruby Bruce, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. Mr. Bruce retired from the General Motors in Doraville after 30 years of service. Mr. Bruce was an accomplished artist and had done paintings for many in the community. A loving husband and father, he was preceded in death by two sons, Duane Wesley Bruce and Jeff David Bruce.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Gladys Bruce, Dawsonville; son, Dwight D. Bruce, Dawsonville; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Monday November 7, 2011 at 11 o'clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leonard W. Ridings and Rev. J.W. Day will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6 until 9 and all day Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.