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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Bates
Debbie Lemacks
February 22, 2015
Well be missed
darryl segars
February 22, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
White
February 20, 2015
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.
February 18, 2015
Rest in Peace brother and prayers for the family.
Sue Brown
February 17, 2015
You will always be remembered for your smile and warm and friendly spirit with a pool table ready for you. Thanks for being you
Diana Leedom
February 17, 2015
I am just so saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. I will remember the laughter we shared as a member of the APA family. Rest in Peace Bruce.
Ashley Donovan
February 17, 2015
Rest In Piece Bruce. I know you're running pool league in Heaven and waiting for us to come and play. I pray that you are now reunited with your daughter, Tracy and her mother now. We will keep you in our hearts...always.
John A & Ashley D
Jim & Polly Vansant
February 17, 2015
Our sincerest condolences to Shelby, Scott and Stephanie. We certainly considered Bruce a friend for these past 27 years and will truly miss him. May he rest in peace.
Jim & Polly
Richard Johnson
February 17, 2015
God bless you and Rest in peace brother.you will be miss .and to the family you are all in our prayer.
Woody McClure
February 16, 2015
AMF
Woody in Atlanta
Tesha Carey
February 16, 2015
In loving memory of a loving husband, father, and friend may you now rest in peace. He will be greatly missed by many.
bill bates
February 16, 2015
rejoice in heaven brother
Janice Cooper
February 16, 2015
Bruce was a great guy and a good boss. I'll never forget when he showed up to my wedding with a pool rack with rolls of quarters taped to it - as a wedding present! Rack em up with the Angels!
Penny Linder
February 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers for you all. He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him.
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