'Dear Bruce and Cher, I'm so sorry I wasn't able to come to your dad's funeral. I realize this is a long time to tell you how often I think of him and you. I've had some serious health problems and just recently lost my mom to bone cancer. It's so hard to deal with this alone. Y'all are so lucky to have each other. Brucecandvi had some great memories of the Bicentennial and I'll never forget him.'

'Bruce was and remains a treasured friend to those of us who knew him for his kindness, humor and generous spirit. Bruce was always present or rather 'always early for the yearly Father John Wagner birthday party' at my house. Being on the air for all those years shaped his habit of being better than on time coming through the door with that big voice saying 'well I can see you need help'! Our friendship spanned 40 yrs +I will never forget this unique and talented man that added so much to my life. His on the air personality would surface at gatherings at Big John Hamilton's house, any party, MC for the Turner Family Christmas party, charity events, Stock Show and Rodeo, too many events to recall and everyone would forget their worries because they were laughing so hard as this God given personality with the sharpest wit in the room was at his best! Thank you Bruce for the laughter that you gave us all.'

'Bruce was a gift to all who knew him and even to many who did not. He was truly an icon and a legend; but that hardly begins to describe him. He personified all that is good in a man, son, father, parent, friend and there was no limit to his charitable activities. For many of us, he symbolized the "age of innocence" and its rock and roll music. I am blessed to have known him and the "celebration of his life" will, like him, live forever in my heart and memory.'

'San Antonio and South Texas has lost an icon in broadcasting. My parents, Jimmy and Martha Goodman of Beeville were great friends and my sister Jennifer and I got to know Bruce when we were older. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many. When Bruce was at my Dad's funeral a few years ago, he commented on how my mannerisms were so similar to my father and how much he missed my Dad. Bruce did color on many football broadcasts with my Dad and he always treated me so kind. San Antonio is Bruce Hathaway and Bruce was San Antonio. Rest in peace, Bruce and God bless the Hathaway family.'

'Cher, and Family, you must know how much your Dad was loved and appreciated by me as well as all of the Go Western Gala and Let's Rodeo Ball Committee members. As you know he was the Master of Ceremonies for both of these events for so many years. He was a wonderful and kind friend to all of us involved in the Rodeo, but especially to me. I will miss him so very much. May God Bless you all.'

'Will miss Bruce. Always friendly and kind. Think of him often.

Bubba Bartosh'

'Today at your funeral service I realized how blessed we all were to have called you friend.You will be missed but will live in our hearts forever. Until me meet again...rest in peace.'

'Bruce, thank you for being my face book friend. I remember first meeting you when I 9th grade. I grew up listening to you. May you rest in peace. God bless you.'

'Today and always, may loving memories bring your family peace, comfort, and strength. Bruce, Glad I had a chance to meet you at the holiday parties, you will be missed.'

'RIP my friend, mentor and just a great man. Heaven just got a heck of a morning man.'

'He lived life well and made so many happy. I wish you all peace and comfort.'

'Bruce and I worked together at KTSA for quite a few years when I was operations manager or news director. He was always a friendly, happy guy, a completely professional jock, and as reliable as a wonderful old Ford 8N tractor. The city was better for Bruce being here.'

'Will miss you Bruce! You are such a great man with the best stories! God bless you and your family'

'Our condolences to the family. What a gem of San Antonio. You will be missed, Mr. Hathaway.'

'Bruce! You will be missed. You were so accommodating to me, just a radio part-timer here but you always treated me like a full-timer! Such a talent. Such a funny man. Thanks for taking me out to the floor of the AT&T Center and being a part of the best in show ceremony. You didn't have to do that...in fact, you didn't have to do much for people -- but you always did. that's the sign of always being, as we said on the air in the 60's and 70's -- one of the Good Guys!!! Rest. And you can't go wrong spinning the Beatles for the Greatest Good Guy of them all!'

'My sincere condolences to his family. I knew him well. 
Bill Denton, WOAI-TV, 1963-1979.'

'As a teenager, Bruce Hathaway was the coolest of the cool cats ever! He had the look, the smile, and of course the personality. Enjoyed listening to him on the radio playing all the hits. And having him MC 
Swingtime made it that much more enjoyable to watch. Onetime, coming back from the coast, we saw him 
down to it, probably for some radio function. Bruce was everywhere. What an icon. What a man. What a guy! 
He and his ways will be missed eternally. Dear condolences to his family and friends. 
Mike Fischer, a devoted fan'

'My family and I spent a lot of time with Bruce at Big John's in the late 60's and early 70's. He was always so full of energy! An icon of San Antonio and of a special era is gone.'

'Bruce was one of a kind! He was very kind and caring, and always willing to share a story and/or a one-liner to put a smile on your face. Many years ago, as a patient himself, Bruce was kind enough to ensure the hospital staff knew to take good care of my Dad, as they shared a hospital room; oftentimes, putting my Dad's needs before his own. Bruce and my Family formed a genuine bond that wasn't to be undone. Bruce treated my Dad like Royalty, ensuring he had a comfortable place to sit at the rodeo grounds, often bringing dad inside "the announcer's booth". His charm and wit, and oh that wonderful voice of his, will be missed but never forgotten! My condolences to the Family. RIP my friend and I'll see you when I get there!!'

'I like so many other San Antonians grew up listening to Bruce in the morning on KTSA! He was a radio legend back then, and continued to charm everyone that met him or just heard him on the air. He had a contagious personality, and a charm that made him a friend to one and all. Bruce had a heart as big as his stature always ready to lend a hand and give you the time of day to chat and trade stories. I loved and respect Bruce and always looked forward to spending time with him and talking about the "ole times" in the radio business. I know he is talking up a storm with St. Peter at the gates working on a better deal on his accommodations, and working on Emceeing the next event in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend. 

Albert Flores, News4 San Antonio'

'REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND...YOU WERE A LEGEND AND AN ICON WHILE I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL AT THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH....I WOULD LISTEN RELIGIOUSLY TO YOUR MORNING SHOW AND WIN $ 55 FREQUENTLY...I LIVED A BLOCK AWAY FROM ANOTHER DEAR FRIEND OF YOURS AND MINE(SAM KINSEY) FROM TEEN CANTEEN THAT ALWAYS SPOKE SO HIGHLY OF YOU.....THIS IS NOT GOODBYE, BUT SEE YOU LATER MY FRIEND......MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE HATHAWAY FAMILY....AGAPE.....MO ESPINO'

'Bruce was in a room four doors down from my mom at Chandler Estates. I recognized him one morning in the physical therapy room, introduced myself to him and told my mom she was sitting next to a celebrity. He quickly informed me he was no celebrity, and we just as quickly formed a friendship. I would stop by his room each time I was there and he always seemed so glad I did so. He was truly a great man and a joy to visit with. On the night my mother passed away, I stopped to tell him and he was very consoling. I will miss you "Brucie-Poo"!'

'Bruce served on the Family Fair Committee at the Livestock Show and Rodeo with my wife and I. He was always supportive and full of energy for the show. If you needed a "golden voice" announcing any event at the show he was your man. Witty and full of stories he made or time together fun. Over the years we learned that Bruce not only had a golden voice he also had a "Golden Heart!". We will miss Bruce. God Bless a life well lived.'

OBITUARY

Bruce Hathaway

7 February, 1938 – 27 January, 2017

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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