Mr. Michael Shan Bruce

November 7, 1970 – October 12, 2022

Michael Shan Bruce was born and raised in Fort Payne, Alabama where he graduated from Fort Payne High School. Michael attended Jacksonville State University where he met his beloved wife Angela. The two moved back to Fort Payne where Michael ran his father’s grocery business. The grocery business ran deep in his blood.

Michael loved many things, but at the top of the list was Alabama Football, Braves baseball, working with his cattle, and competing at BBQ cooking competitions with his buddies. “Hammondville Hawg Mafia” took home several wins over the years. Michael had the biggest, brightest smile that could light up any room he was in and he was always the life of the party. The one thing Michael loved more than his wife and children, was recently becoming “Paw Paw Bunk” to his first grandchild. He always lived life to the fullest and will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Michael is survived by:

Wife of 29 years: Angela Bruce

Daughter: Ali Bruce (Elijah Drew)

Son: Tyler Bruce (Mindy)

Granddaughter: Sullivyn Bruce

Parents: Shan & Connie Bruce

Brother: Eric Bruce (Misty)

Niece: Bailee Bruce

Nephew: Brody Bruce

Preceded in death by:

Grandparents: Lowell “Bunk” Fobbus, Helen Fobbus Oyler, Bill Oyler, D.B. Bruce, & Sybil Bruce

Favorite Uncle: Jeff Bruce

Pallbearers: Jerry Keith, Marc Fobbus, Bill Hamlin, Willie Camp, Ricky Pack, Chuck Coffey, Manuel Cruz, Bobby Bailey, John Burt, Sy Giles, Nick Bailey, & Jason Wright

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or mail to St. Jude Children’s Research (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105)

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Glenwood Cemetery

Funeral Time: 3:30 PM

Officiating: Rev. Ron Johnson

Burial

Date of Burial: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Burial Location: Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, Alabama

Share your condolences:

27 entries.

Deborah Ann Dalton from Fort Payne wrote on October 18, 2022 at 9:23 am

So sorry for your loss. Micheal was a great friend. He will be miss by so many. Praying for The Bruce family.

SARAH HAASE from ALABASTER wrote on October 16, 2022 at 10:53 pm

Michael will always be my sweet, laughing little fifth grade boy. I was proud of the man he became. My prayers and love go to Shan, Connie, Angela, Ali, Tyler,Eric, and the other family members who loved him.

Margaret Miller from Fort Payne wrote on October 16, 2022 at 7:02 pm

Rayford and I are sorry to hear this news. It doesn’t seem fair when a parent loses a child. I just can’t imagine that pain. It doesn’t seem fair when a good person leaves us and bad guys continue to walk around. GOD must have really needed him to help HIM. 🙏I pray that you all find a way to handle your loss through GOD’S grace. AMEN🙏

Gina Schneider from Fort Payne wrote on October 16, 2022 at 5:28 pm

Angela, Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you, Ali and Tyler, wishing you peace and strength.

Margaret Baldwin from Fort Payne wrote on October 16, 2022 at 3:53 pm

So sorry for your Loss , Love and Prayers for comfort

Ronnie Baugh and Family from Fort Payne wrote on October 16, 2022 at 3:01 pm

I can't belive he's gone.
You all are like family to me and I'm so sorry for your loss. Words can't express the feelings. You all are in our prayers. With loving memories of my good friends and family. I wish you all peace.
Baugh family

John Burnette from Charleston, SC wrote on October 16, 2022 at 1:44 pm

Our deepest sympathy for the entire Bruce family. You are all in our prayers. May God bring his comfort to you all in this difficult time.
With sincerest condolences,
John, Helen and Danny Burnette

Joseph and Cheryl Jackson from Summerville Georgia wrote on October 16, 2022 at 2:19 am

We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

Kenny & Sue Mitchell from Rainsville, Al wrote on October 16, 2022 at 12:18 am

So Sorry, Praying for GODS PEACE for the Bruce Family 🙏

Tip and Lyrica Pack from Fort Payne wrote on October 16, 2022 at 12:09 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Crystal Baldwin from Birmingham wrote on October 15, 2022 at 2:14 pm

I am so sorry for your great earthly loss. Michael was a great person with a servant’s heart in our community. May Our Father above comfort and give strength to your family, friends and community.

Ivan Hawkins from Fort Payne wrote on October 15, 2022 at 6:32 am

Sorry for your loss praying for the family

Lotha Kilgore from Ft Payne wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:25 am

Sympathy and sadness for the family. He is so loved by so many

Lotha Kilgore from Ft Payne wrote on October 15, 2022 at 1:25 am

Sympathy and sadness for the family. He is so loved by so many

Suzanne Proctor from Douglasville wrote on October 15, 2022 at 12:48 am

Angela, my heart is broken for you. Lifting you and your family up in prayer during this time of grief and sadness.

Jason from Gilbert wrote on October 15, 2022 at 12:33 am

RIP brother.

Priscilla Norman from Fort Payne wrote on October 14, 2022 at 11:51 pm

So sad , prayers for all of his family. He was always so kind and considerate to me. Love to all .

Stephen & Diana Brewster from Loxahatchee, Florida wrote on October 14, 2022 at 3:29 pm

Our deepest condolences to Angela, Ali, Tyler and the entire Bruce family. May the peace that surpasses all understanding be with the entire family. We love you guys❤️

Joan Payton Bruce from Walterboro, Sc wrote on October 14, 2022 at 3:04 pm

Special thought, and prayers for the entire family.

Vickie Horton from Cary wrote on October 14, 2022 at 2:52 pm

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of his friends and family!! He will be so missed by so many.

Vickie