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Bruce King Obituary

King Bruce A. King, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Monday. January 5, 2015 at Mt. Carmel West Hospital. Former Road Supt. with Prairie Township. Veteran of United States Marine Corp. Preceded in death by father John King. Survived by mother, Alma King; companion, Phyllis Gallicchio; daughters, Jennifer (Jonathan) King and Marcie (April) King; step daughters, Sarah (Teddy) Locke, Katie (Nick) Hilton and Chelsea (Matt) Cottrill; grandchildren, Jaylan Brown, Kyle Locke, Marrissa Robinson, Alona Hobbs and Kiyah Hobbs; sisters, Sue (Odell) Walters and Betsy (Greg) Hoover; brother, John King. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 5-7 p.m., where memorial service will follow Thursday 7 p.m. Rev. Tim Lee officiating. On line condolences may be left at www.jerryspearsfh.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2015.

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Jennfier Baldridge

January 9, 2015

Marcie and Family-

Praying for you all during this difficult time. May God give you the strength and peace you need. If you need anything at all I am just a phone call away. Love you Marcie!

Jacqui Stollings

January 8, 2015

Sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for the King family.

Lin Humphrey

January 8, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bruce passing. Your family will be in my prayers.

Lin Humphrey (Morlan)

mary boldizsar

January 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 8, 2015

We just heard about his passing . Sorry for your loss. The Mabry Family.

January 7, 2015

King Family, so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Vernon Family...Bob, Mark and Jane

R Smith

January 7, 2015

RIP Uncle Brewsky pleasure to know you

January 7, 2015

RIP Uncle Brewsky was a pleasure to know you !

Gerry Elliott

January 7, 2015

I already left a message for the King family but did not see Almas name on the obituary. Just wanted to let her know also that I'm so sorry for her loss. Just know the whole family will be in our prayers. God Bless..Gerry Elliott and family

Àngie Hundley

January 6, 2015

I CAN NOT BEGIN TO SAY HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR FAMILY'S LOSS. BRUCE WAS DEFINATLEY A UNIQUE PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. AND VERY INTELLIGANT TOO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

January 6, 2015

Johnny, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosemary Harris - Longberry

Sonya Donnelly

January 6, 2015

Johnny and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Bruce. My prayers are with you Johnny and your family.

Gerry Elliott

January 6, 2015

Sue,Betsy and John, So sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. Just know your family will be in our prayers! God Bless! Gerry Elliott and family

Felicia Arnold

January 6, 2015

Marcie and family.. my deepest sympathy is with you. Praying you find peace and comfort during this really tough time. Hugs!

Cherie Harris -Thompson

January 6, 2015

My deepest condolences to all of you.

Your all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 6, 2015

john, There's really nothing we can say to ease the pain. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Kathy

Patty Terry

January 6, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bruce was a great guy always made me laugh. His smile was contagious. He will be missed by all...

Linda Smith

January 5, 2015

Jenny,
He will always be with you in spirit.
Peace and love to you and your family.
Linda

Robert Waterhouse

January 5, 2015

R.I.H Bruce, haven't seen you in a long time but had some fun and crazy memories. You will be missed by a lot people.

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