Wildwood--It is with saddened hearts that the family of Bruce Brandon announces his unexpected passing on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the age of 59, leaving behind his wife, Yvonne, his adored stepson, Jacob, mother and father-in-law, Helen and Denis Straughn, two sisters, a niece and two nephews, as well as many close cousins.
Bruce was born on May 5, 1960, to Constance Theresa (Murray) Brandon and Captain Gilbert Brandon at DeWitt Army Hospital in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Bruce was the baby brother to his sisters, Barry Ann Bark Brandon and Holly Ann Brandon. He graduated from Pallotti High School and continued his studies at UTC, then went on to Florida State University where he received his BS degree in criminology.
After his graduation, he did an internship as a police officer in Ocean City, Md., was a police dispatcher, then went on to work in security personnel in Somalia for the Marines. He spent some time working as a private investigator doing private security detail and volunteered as a firefighter. With his love of travel, Bruce later enjoyed the feel of the open road an over-the-road trucker, rolling his big rig mile after mile.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Constance and Major Gilbert Brandon, along with his sister, Barry Ann Bark Brandon.
Cremation with interment of ashes will be scheduled at a later date followed by a memorial service at the North Dade Volunteer Fire Department in Wildwood, where he served as a volunteer firefighter. His love of fire engines, dedication and desire to help save the lives of others is a testament of his dedication to his fellow man.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, Ga.
