Delvin Lee Bruce
He was a youth basketball coach for many years and his former pub, Emerson’s, sponsored many golf tournaments, league teams, and fundraising events for various charities.
A celebration of life for Del will be planned for May 11, 2024.
Delvin Lee Bruce, 82, of Columbia passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born in Alma, MI to the late Rev. G. Leroy and Bernice Bruce.
Del was a graduate of Alma High School with the Class of 1959. He attended Northwood College on a basketball scholarship and earned his associates degree in business. During his younger years he was a member of a touring gospel quartet, the Crystalaires. His favorite memories were when he spent the summers at his grandparents farm in Bellaire, MI. Del was the co-owner, along with Diane Kane, of the former Emerson’s Pub in Columbia. He was a youth basketball coach for many years and his former pub sponsored many golf tournaments, league teams, and fundraising events for various charities.
Del leaves behind his three daughters, Robbin Bruce-Quinn of Salunga, Keri Bemiller of Mount Joy, Kris, wife of John McFalls of Whigham, GA; six grandchildren, Michael, Devin, Travis, Carli, Michaela, and Chloe; five great grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Marley, Saylor, and Killian; a sister, Madge Oeder and two nieces, Bridgett and Kendra of Bellaire, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vangie Little and a grandson, Zac Phelps.
Pop, remembering our last days together singing your favorite gospel songs… “Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water, put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea” …and you forever being the baritone, told it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Together we told it on the mountain that Jesus Christ was born.
“Swing low sweet chariot,” we sang as, “a band of angels … coming for to carry you home.” “Swing low sweet chariot, coming for to carry you home.”
We send our love with you.
A celebration of life for Del will be planned for May 11, 2024. In memory of Del, please consider a donation to the Boys & Girls Club – Columbia Clubhouse, 248 Locust St Columbia, PA 17512.
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