Michael Roger Bruce

   Michael Roger “Mike” Bruce, 69 of Columbus N.C. passed away July 25 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family and friends.

     Born Nov. 16, 1952 in Greenville, S.C. he was the son of late Fort Sumpter Bruce and Ann Bruce Pearson. Mike was retired from Bell South. 

    He was a conservationist, long time member of the Sierra Club,  and enjoyed volunteering countless hours with wildlife rehabilitation. He was an avid hiker, fisherman and whitewater paddler with extensive knowledge of plants and wildlife.

    Michael was a family man. He was a loyal and forgiving person to his family and friends. He was an outstanding husband, father and grandfather. Michael was someone his family could always go to for advice, a laugh, or just simply his love. 

    Surviving are his wife Angela Joan Bruce whom he married on  June 14, 1974; a daughter Summer (Robert) Bruce of Columbus N.C.; a son Matthew (Lesley) Bruce of Asheville N.C.; his grandchildren, Kira Mayer, Moira Turner, and Evelyn, Benjamin, and Julia Bruce; one sister Kathy Hahn.

    He was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Bruce.

Services will be private.

Sanders Funeral Home.

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