Marvin Ernest Bruce

Marvin Ernest Bruce, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, 90, passed away on December 12, 2018. Born on July 29, 1928 in Sylvester, GA, he was the son of the late Thomas Peter Bruce and the late Bobbie Lonie Cobb. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Bruce Smith (Warner) of Marietta, GA, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Couch Bruce of Atlanta, GA, his daughter, Janet Bruce Ceccarelli (Ed) of Marietta, GA, his grandchildren, Judson Bruce Smith (Jessica) of Starkville, MS, Taylor Smith Curry (Chase) of Atlanta, GA, Amanda Kate Ceccarelli of Brooklyn, NY, and his great-grandchildren, Harriet Lynn Smith, Katie Hall Smith, June Wilder Curry and Kit Palmer Curry. Marvin had a remarkable career culminating with his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of TBC (Tire and Battery Corporation) and he called taking the company public his greatest career achievement. He was also actively involved with many charitable pursuits. Services and a reception will be held Friday, December 21, 2018 at 1 o’clock at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305.