He was a retired farmer and was a member and elder of the Good Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dukedom, TN.
He is survived by his wife Brenda (McKeel) Rowlett Bruce of Fulton, KY, a son Thomas Ray Bruce of Dukedom, TN, 1 step son Eugene Rowlett of Henderson,KY and a step daughter Amy Walker of South Fulton,TN. 5 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Martha Sue (King) Bruce, his parents Silas E. & Lena (Cannon) Bruce, a son Gene Paul Bruce, a sister Imogene Choice and a brother Seldon Bruce.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Bruce will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenlea Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm Tuesday and after 8 am Wednesday until the funeral hour. Memorials may be made to the Good Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church c/o Joe Moore 3800 State Line Rd., Dukedom, TN 38226 or the Fulton Public Library 312 Main Street, Fulton, KY 42041.