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Royce Bruce

A Servant Leader

by Jared Long

y grandfather, Royce Irvin
Bruce, was an exceptional
Mman. He dedicated his life
to blessing others. As a grandad, he
also made time for every game, not
just watching, but encouraging his
grandchildren with all his heart. He
made moving his schedule around
for games look like an easy task, but
we know it wasn’t. His children and
grandchildren would always watch
the stands, the gym doors, even the
finish line, ready to see him cheering
them on. He was going to be there,
no matter what.

Royce was passionate about all
sports – basketball, football, and
even fencing. After many knee
injuries in football, he joined
the fencing program at Texas Royce always kept Regenia close to was always a dedicated Red Raider
Tech. Royce quickly mastered it, his heart and loved her dearly to the and a man who was passionate
lettering in fencing. Being a fencing very end. They had five amazing about loving God. He was a part
champion probably turned a few children: Paige, Reagan, Dawn, of FCA and High School Huddles,
heads, including a beautiful girl Victoria, and Leigh, my mother. volunteering for all sorts of other
named Regenia Ruth Baker. They Royce was a great father, loving his causes as well.
had a love that you can’t buy, a love children with all his heart, and that The way my grandfather spoke
you can’t force. On July 14, 1962, love continued to pour out to his ten about God was unlike anything I
they were married, and after 58 grandchildren. had ever heard. He held the Lord
years, their love was undimmed. He had a career in Group Health close to his heart and spoke about
Their marriage was one people Insurance with Blue Cross, serving Him openly. The family always
only dream of having, one that was as District Manager, and he even made time every Christmas to hear
unrivaled by most.
earned Salesperson of the Year in him tell about the little Baby in
During those 58 years, they were Texas. He then opened The Master’s Bethlehem. He would always speak
both very involved in church, Insurance Agency in Lubbock in from the heart, word for word.
always serving and helping others. 1976. He worked there successfully Experiencing that with loved ones is
Even through all the worries of life, until his retirement in 2019. He a memory that we will never forget.

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