Bruce Allan Dubberly

Bruce Allan Dubberly, age 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Born in Port Townsend, Washington, Bruce was the oldest son of D.O. “Dub” Dubberly and the late Joan E. Dubberly. Nothing provided more joy and happiness to Bruce than the loving relationships he shared with both his immediate and extended family and the generous people he called his friends. Bruce was an active member of Westside Baptist Church and the Ambassador Sunday School Class. He found great comfort and strength from his personal relationship with God and so many friends. He was a long-time truck driver with Wal-Mart but prior to that, he was an owner/operator for several moving companies. He was also a graduate of Patterson High School in Patterson, Georgia. Bruce is survived by a caring family who has surrounded him with so much love: Karen Dubberly, wife; Keri Ellison and Brooke Zipperer , daughters; two sons in law, Derek Ellison and Aaron Zipperer; three grandchildren, who are his pride and joy, Brady and Grace Ellison (11) and Caleb Zipperer (4). He is also survived by his father, D.O. “Dub” Dubberly, step-mother, Charlene and siblings Brian Dubberly (Laura), Bill Dubberly, and Amanda Highland (Darren). Bruce also has a huge family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws who all loved Bruce and have been a tremendous support. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at 11am at Westside Baptist Church with his nephew, Rev. Deek Dubberly, officiating. Bruce will be laid to rest at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 10th from 6pm-8pm at the Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Home at 7242 Normandy Blvd.

“He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” –Jim Elliot

We celebrate the life of Bruce Allan Dubberly. He has given so much love to so many people and constantly talked about HIS FAMILY. Now he rests with his mother in heaven and enjoys peace and leaves a legacy of love and support of his family and friends that he will never lose. We love you-always, Bruce.