Obituary of David B. Brunson, Sr.

David “Bruce” Brunson, Sr., 65, of Sumter, SC, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey with family members by his side. Born on January 25, 1951, Bruce lived and worked all his life in the Sumter area. He retired from Santee Printworks after 36 years and was a member of Bethesda Church of God where he was a part of the praise band for many years. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Wanda K. (Pritchard) Brunson, his mother, Sue (Odom) Brunson, his children Susie Brunson Scarborough (Jim), Betty Brunson Johnson (Bob), David Bruce Brunson, Jr., (Amy), Blake Anderson (Karen), Craig Anderson, and Mark Scarborough (Trina). Bruce also was blessed to be a proud grandfather to Lacy, Cody, Faryn, Andrew, Evan, Zack, Hayleigh, April, Devon, Steven, Sara, and Matthew, as well as a great-grandfather to five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a very special aunt, Louise Justice, of Manning. Bruce was preceded in death by his father, David Murray Brunson, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm Thursday at Bethesda Church of God with Rev. Al Sims officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at 2057 Charleston Avenue, Sumter, SC 29150. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and his cousin, Mike Brunson. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.