MICHAEL BARNARD BRUCE, 63, of North Little Rock, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy, passed away on October 5, 2022. Michael was born January 15, 1959. He attended Ole Main High School, Class of 1977. He is survived by his wife; Gail Bruce of CA; daughter, Eboni (Deonne) Wheaton; stepdaughter, Tominique Fresh of TX; Grandchildren, Kyrie and Keoni of San Diego; siblings, Tara Bruce of North Little Rock, Stacy Southall of South Carolina, Angela (Jimmy) Cooley of Georgia and Ramon Faust of Little Rock. Stepfather, Owen C. Faust; aunts, Patsy Dillard, Ida Jackson, Norma Thompson and Dovie Wright and a host of other relatives and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ida Randolph; parents Carolyn Faust and James Bruce; and siblings Ramona Dokes and Scott Randolph. At his request, no service will be held. Ashes will be spread around a tree that he planted as a child. KELLY SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES will be serving the Bruce and Faust families. For more information, sign online guest register, send flowers/cards/condolences/photos and light an "In Loving Memory Of" candle. WWW.KELLYSMITHFUNERALS.COM.

Published October 12, 2022