John William Bruce Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of John William Bruce Jr. (Waterloo, Iowa), who departed this world on January 7, 2026 at the age of 89. John William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earlist Bruce and John William Sr.; his brothers, Percy and David; and his sister-in-law Mattie Pearl Bruce.
He is survived by: his children, Annette Williams of Markham, IL., Calvin Bruce (Lisa) of Ridgeland, MS and Jasper Bruce (Bae Bae) of Jackson, MS; his granddaughters, Shayla Davis (Roger) of Nashville, TN, Calisa Dampier (Michael) of Lithonia, GA, Artesha Williams of Markham, IL and Candice Bruce of Ridgeland, MS.; his siblings, Robert L. Bruce (Shirley) of Waterloo, IA, Melvin Bruce of Waterloo, IA, Maria Watkins (Richard) of Milwaukee, WI, Darlene Tate (Deacon Eugene) of Waterloo, IA, Louise Williams of Union Dale, NY and Lucille Davis of Lynwood, WA; and his siblings-in-law, Earnestine Ellis of Durant, MS and Leroy Ellis of Durant, MS.
