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Bruce James Jr.

1941 - 2022

Bruce James Jr. obituary, 1941-2022, Sandusky, OH

BORN

1941

DIED

2022

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Sandusky, Ohio

Bruce James Obituary

Bruce Gordon James Jr.

Oct 20, 1941 - Aug 24, 2022

Huron

Bruce Gordon James Jr., 80, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at his son's home following a brief illness.

Bruce was born Oct. 20, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Bruce Gordon and Doris Winnona (Cartwright) James Sr.

Bruce retired from Ford Motor Company in 2000 after 41 years of service. He was a member of The Chapel. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He loved spending the winters in Florida.

Bruce is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Raymond) Enderle of Huron; son, Jeff (Latonya) James of Milan; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Connie (Tom) Hartle of Vermilion; brothers, Steve James of Lorain and Tony James of the Philippines; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, the love of his life, Nancy L. (Craft) James on Sept. 17, 2007; sister, Nona James Smith; and brothers, David and Franklin James.

Friends may call at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, until the time of Bruce's funeral at 2:30 p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Pastor Ed Young will officiate. Private burial will be at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Bruce's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or The Chapel, 4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Aug. 26, 2022.

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Visitation

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Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Aug

27

Calling hours

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Aug

27

Funeral

2:30 p.m.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory - Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

Aug

27

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Sandusky Chapel

1607 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870

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