Bruce worked for 35 plus years as a marine sandblaster and painter. He enjoyed fishing and loved all kinds of dogs.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Akers and Michele Akers Pickett Smith (Douglas), niece Susan Littles (Anthony), Nephew Eric Pickett and aunts Andrea Dean (Norman) and Sandra Eyrich.
He was proceeded in death by his father, William Akers, mother Patricia Akers, brother Terrence Akers, brother-in-law Larry Pickett and aunt Deborah Couch.
There will be no public services, but friends and family can leave remembrances on the funeral home website.