Bennett Sr., Bruce A., 75, of Largo, FL died Nov. 17, 2007 at Bay Pines VA Health Care Service, FL.
Born in Miami, FL, he moved here Largo from Williston, FL in 1980. He was a salesman in air conditioning & refrigeration for 20 years. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of the DAV Lodge #91 and Bay Pine Holiday Isle Lodge #15. He was also a lifetime member of the F&AM, Ornan Lodge #117, Williston.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; son, Bruce Jr. of Pinellas Park, FL; brother, Charles ?Mickey? of Tampa, FL; sister, Priscilla King of Kalistella, MT; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, Dec. 7th at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Please sign the guest registry at www.veteransfuneralcare.com
Dear Ruth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I really liked Bruce. He was always friendly to me. He and Dick gave me a good tip at one of the dinners, to put salt on my napkin so my drink wouldn’t stick to it!! In case you don’t remember me I used to live in LSV and moved away in 2006. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barb
To BRUCE our good friend for over 50 years. This “BUD” is for you!! Sweet dreams in heaven!!
Love always,
Mike and Lois
Bruce are soooo missed my friend. You have affected my being and I will never, ever forget you. Without a word you taught me so much.
Ruth and Family
We remember the fun times we had with you and Bruce, he was a gracious host to us the times we stayed at your house when we came to FL. In his memory, we’ll have to go a pub and have a Bud and make a toast to Bruce in heaven when we come down in Feb.
We sang with him, laughed with him and truly Loved him…May he be at eternal peace. Our sincere Love and Prayers go out to his family…Bill and Janice
Ruth and Family
I can remember all the good times we had at family gatherings especally with Bruce singing and playing the guitar. He was loved by all. May he rest in peace. Love Peggy
Bruce was always smiling and had a biscuit for all of the puppies in our niegborhood. He will be missed by 2 and 4 legged critters. I enjoyed haveing him at the conferences that we had. He taught us that no matter what is thrown at us we can always find a way to handle it. Yes, we will miss those little puffs of smoke coming from the bushes, but we know that he is in heaven with all the glory now.
Ruth and family,so sorry of your lost,Bruce was always there to help
me with Cindyin Heavenat the stroke group,he was so sweet..I often think of the group but could
not bear going back…GOD BLESS you Dottie
I will always cherish my memories of Uncle Bruce when we visited before he moved closer: singing silly songs around a campfire, riding on his tractor and shooting a rifle for the first time! When I was a child, he made me realize that adults really could be fun! Rest in peace Uncle Bruce, you touched many lives while here on earth and your memory lives on.
Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Ruth and his entire family. Love, Chris and Amber Gilberti
Dear Aunt Ruth and family,
Uncle Bruce will always be remembered with love and laughter. No one could tell a joke or enjoy one better than Uncle Bruce. I still see him sitting in his rocker with one foot tucked under him, just smiling, singing, laughing, loving life and rocking up a storm. We are all blessed for having stored up so many happy memories.
My most sincere condolences to my Aunt Ruth and Bruce son. I have many fond memories of Uncle Bruce that I will cherish: the games of Charade we all played at Daytona Beach, his wild and crazy antics e.g. the bungy jumpinggood-times on vacation I learned to water ski with Bruce and Ruth, my first introduction to a Palmetto Bug I won’t elaborate on that, and many more. Love always.
My fondest memories of Bruce, were as a teenager going to Rowdies games. Bruce always had at least 6 jokes to tell me, he was a real hoot.It always reminds me of a pic with Bruce, Nicky, and Crazy George. No more pain, rest in peace, Clayton.