Michael Wayne Bruce

Michael Wayne Bruce was born on July 21, 1968 in Huntsville, Texas. On September 10, 2015, Michael passed away in Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and went home to be with Jesus. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Joanne Bruce of Huntsville; brother Kevin Bruce of Kingwood; sister Stephanie Bruce of Durham, North Carolina; daughter Maddison Bruce and grandson Adam Boudreau of Huntsville; daughter Regan Bruce of Huntsville; nephews Damian and Malcolm Bruce of Pearland; and grandmother Emily Dodge of Topeka, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his brother Jason Kyle Bruce of Huntsville, grandfather Leonard Dodge of Topeka, Kansas, and grandparents Henry and Annabell Bruce of Huntsville. His dearest of friends and family will serve as pallbearers: Russell Bates, Tim Taliaferro, Joey Bruce, Tommy Wooderson, Bradley Countryman, and Tommy Hoke. Michael grew up with a great love of the outdoors. Every chance he got, he would head off to the woods to fish and hunt. But the thing Michael loved most in life was to make others smile and feel good. Whether he was cracking jokes, telling stories, throwing parties, or just hanging out by the lake with family and friends, Michael would go out of his way to make others feel good. The people he most wanted to see smile were his two daughters and his grandson- the loves of his life. When he wasn't working with his dad as a plumber, Michael enjoyed giving back to the community. Most recently, Michael helped removed storm debris from the Farris Cemetery and installed an air conditioning unit at the Farris Chapel United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 10 AM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Farris Cemetery in West Sandy. Immediately after, family and friends may gather at the West Sandy Community Center for food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers for the service, if you would like to contribute, the family will be setting up an education trust for Michael's daughters. All donations may be made to: Farris Chapel UMC, Attn.: Bruce Education Fund, 290 Preston Lane, Richards, Texas 77873. Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmhf.com

Michael Wayne Bruce

July 21, 1968 - September 10, 2015