Kerry Lee Bruce

Kerry passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18, 2019, after his hard fought battle with lung cancer. He was born, July 30, 1959 at Whiteman Airforce Base, MO, the son of J.C. & Ada Louis (Hannah) Bruce. Kerry graduated from La Monte High School, La Monte, MO, Class of 1977. He was employed for 12 years at the Jackson County Public Water District #1 in Grandview, MO. Kerry was a proud member of the Grandview Hickman Mills Elks Lodge for the past 10 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family, boating, and fishing.

Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be remembered by all as a man of integrity, humor

and kindness. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Ada Louise (Hannah) Bruce. He is survived by his loving wife of 4 years, Dawn Annette (Blackmon) Bruce, his son James Ryan (Mary) Bruce, a stepson, Tyler Dye, two grandchildren, James Ryan (JR) Bruce, Jr., & Ethan Morse Bruce. He is also survived by 3 wonderful brothers, James Kent (Cathy) Bruce, Clifton (Beverly) Bruce, and Mark (Grace) Bruce. Nieces and Nephews, Alex & Edie Bruce, Dawn & Bob Akerson, Lori Bruce Bulen, Mary & Bobby Karigan, Stacy & Mike Embry, Mark & Victoria Fries, Molly & Raphael Fernandez, and several great-nieces and nephews. Also, 2 adopted brothers, Jim Brown & Joe Cushing. Kerry is also survived by his parents-in-law Arnold and Toni Rae Blackmon; brothers-in-law Scott (Valerie) Blackmon, Timmy (Gaye) Blackmon; sister-in-law Kim (John) Stringer and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm Sunday, July 28th at the Grandview Hickman Mills Elks Lodge, 13600 Arrington Rd, Grandview, MO 64030. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization that was very near and dear to Kerry.