BRUCE, Howard Alden

Howard Alden (Jiggs) Bruce, 91, of Radford, died Monday, May 21, 2006 in a Radford Rehabilitation Center.

He was a retired employee of Lynchburg Foundry Company. Among his many civic and community activities are, he was a member of Grove United Methodist Church, a member of the Radford Host Lions Club, also he served for 19 years as the Pastor of the Ferris Mines Christian Church.

He was a former Radford City Magistrate, a member of the Gideons Society, a former member of the Radford City Electorial Board. He was a loyal supporter of both Radford High School and Virginia Tech athletics. He was also a worker in the old Parrott Mines and was working there during its closing.

Surviving are his wife, Kate Huff Bruce, Radford; two brothers, Donald Bruce and his wife, Geraldine, Radford, and Ralph and Nancy Bruce, Richmond. Also his many friends in the Pulaski County area and his favorite golfing buddies.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2006 at the Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Bennington and the Rev. David Trail officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2006 at the Grove United Methodist Church. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is handling arrangements.