Rev. Jimmie Bruce

Rev. Jimmie Bruce 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 16, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jimmie was born on October 8, 1930, to James and Mary Alice (Scofield) Bruce.  He married Edna Mae (Davidson) on June 7, 1952, in Piggott, AR. she preceded in death on Jan. 23, 2016. Jimmie received his ordination certificate in 1987 to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, which he did with passion and sincerity. In 1992 he became the pastor of Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown. He retired after 28 years of service to the church. He also retired after 20 years of service as a surgery orderly at Doctors Hospital. He was awarded employee of the year in which he was very proud of. He loved his church and church family. He loved fishing and growing tomatoes. Jimmie is survived by Children:  Betty Williams (Ed), Ronnie Bruce, Diane Pierce; grandchildren Justin Laffoon (Leah), Camille Donnell (Devin), Holly Bruce, Meredith Douglas (Craig). great-grandchildren: Cash Laffoon, Ayden Dunkin, Camden Donnell, Brody Donnell Raelynn Kassing, Adeline Douglas, Ralston Douglas, Barrett Douglas, Laird Douglas, brother, Doyle Bruce, many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a son Danny Bruce, a brother Fred Bruce, four sisters: Joe, Christine, Velma, Pauline. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm on Friday Jan.21, 2022 at Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown. Funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm in the church, with Rev. Allen Leutert officiating. burial will follow in The Kerns Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kerns Chapel Cemetery to help with the upkeep of the cemetery.