David Bruce

David Lee Bruce, age 70, of Piedmont, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 5, 2021.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Gadsden, Alabama, from 4:00-5:00 pm. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 pm.  Pastor John Reynolds will officiate.  Morgan Chapel and Crematory in charge of arrangements.

David was born September 11, 1950.  He was a graduate of Gaston High School Class of l969.  He served in the United States Army.  He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 30 years of service.

David loved his kids, grandkids and his dogs.  He enjoyed medal detecting, fishing gardening, antiquing, reading and arrowhead hunting.  He was an Auburn tiger fan. 

David is preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wood Bruce; his parents Willie W. Bruce and Nellie Irene Bruce; brother, Bobby Bruce.  He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Herman (Nathan Taylor) and his son, Bart Bruce (Kim); grandchildren, Taylor Herman, Dustin Herman, Brylee Bruce, Kaylen Filmore, Haley Filmore and Ily Norris; sister, Wanda Wolfe and sisters-in-law, Carolyn Walker (Eddie) and Cheryl Ayres (Pat); niece, Dee Wilson (Drew) and nephews, Lee Walker (Paige), Kevin Walker (Kim), Drew Ayres (Cameron); great-niece, Savannah Walker, and great-nephews, Stuart Walker and Brooks Wilson. 

The family would like to express special thanks to Encompass Hospice, nurse, Brandon and aide, Brittany.