Jimmy Rogers Bruce Obituary
We announce the death of Jimmy Rogers Bruce of Escanaba, Michigan, who passed away on November 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Jimmy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Mae Gray and Joe Rogers Bruce; and his brother Thomas. He is survived by: his parent-in-law Thomas W. Grenfell of Schaefer; his friend Dick Hansen; his wife Sally; his sons, Christopher Rogers of Chapel Hill and Tony Rogers of Mount Shasta; his grandchildren, Owen Rogers and Kenna Robertson Bruce; Robert "Bo" Olsen.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 from 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home - Escanaba (302 13th St S, Escanaba, MI 49829). A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 at 4:15 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 15th 2026 at 4:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to the Players de Noc Building Fire Damage Fund in Jimmy's memory.
