He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plymouth,MI. He was a supervisor for the Railroad Industry. He was born in Obion County, TN and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife LaVerne Smith Cruce of Canton, MI. A daughter and son-in-law Belinda and Rickie Brockwell of Martin TN. 2 brothers- Will D. Cruce and wife Wilma and Russell Cruce of Union City TN. 2 grandchildren- Shane and Lindsey Brockwell of Martin,TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents- Richard and Maudie Burns Cruce and a son - Jeffrey Cruce.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tues.,Sept. 25 at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call the funeral home from 9am Tuesday until the funeral hour. *** Changed from graveside due to the weather***