Ronald Gary Bruce, 70, of Inverness, FL and Mt. Vernon, OH passed away February 9, 2018 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness. He was born in Columbus, OH on December 24, 1947 to the late Paul E. and Rosa Kate (Artrip) Bruce. Ronald was a military retiree, having served during the Viet Nam War with the U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Army National Guard.
He and his wife Rae made Florida their winter home, coming into this area in 2010, from Mt. Vernon. Ronald was a member of Beth el’ohim Messianic Synagogue in Inverness, and was a good handyman. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, line dancing, kayaking, riding bicycles, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rae Ann Bruce. Other survivors include his son, Jamie Bruce of Dublin, OH; brothers: Clifford Bruce of Crystal River, FL, James Paul Bruce of Columbus, OH, and Randy Bruce of Hilliard, OH; sisters Linda Getz of Springfield, OH, Diane Crosier of Twenty-nine Palms, CA; and Brenda Bruce of Sunbury, OH.
Services for Ronald are scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 11:15 A.M. at the Beth el’ohim Messianic Synagogue. He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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