Celebration of Life Services for Attorney Bruce Edward Myers, Sr., age 76, of Livingston will be conducted 4 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2019 from the chapel of Speck Funeral Home. Judge John Turnbull will officiate. The family will welcome friends on Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. until time of services. Military Honors will be provided by the Overton County Veterans Honor Guard.
Attorney Bruce Myers, Sr. passed from this life in the comfort of his home on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019. Bruce was born in Portsmouth, VA., on January 10, 1943 to the late Carroll Lee Myers, Sr. & Musa Sessoms Myers. He Graduated UT Knoxville in 1966 with a degree in Accounting, then after his service in the ARMY received his degree in Law at UT Knoxville. Bruce practiced law in Livingston for 46 years, moving here in 1973 to join Millard's Law practice. Bruce served on the Overton County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, Foster Care Board, and the Livingston Regional Hospital Board of Directors. He loved small town Livingston, Tennessee and the people in it. Bruce never met a stranger and was always inquisitive of the fine folks here and how they came about being here. He also was a Porsche lover even when his wouldn't run and drive like it should.
Bruce leaves behind his loving wife, Mrs. Shirley Ward Deans Myers of Livingston, TN; daughter, Brigette Pulver and husband, Bruce of Atlanta, GA; sons, Bruce Edward Myers, Jr. and wife Kelli of Franklin, TN, and Christian Ward Myers of Livingston, TN; grandchildren, William Jackson Myers, Mason Christian Myers, Payton Marie Pulver, and Emily Eason Pulver.
In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers, Carroll Lee Myers, Jr., and Joseph Sessoms Myers.
Tributes
Ronald Dishman wrote on Aug 12, 2019:
"Shirley and Family
We were sad to hear of Bruce's passing. Just remember he will always be alive in your hearts. May God encircle you with His love assurance clear direction peace and comfort. God bless and keep you. Sending much love.
Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman
Livingston TN
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Casey & Victoria Looper wrote on Aug 9, 2019:
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bruce Myers Sr. family and extended family, friends. "
William Lee Holman wrote on Aug 8, 2019:
"Bruce was a wonderful and close friend of my dad's, and our whole family. I will always remember Bruce's wit and ability to always brighten your day with a funny quip about something he had heard that day. He will be missed by all who new him....God Bless Shirley and family......William Lee Holman"
Angela McCormick Jones wrote on Aug 8, 2019:
"I am so sorry for your loss"
Sue Key wrote on Aug 7, 2019:
"So sorry about Bruce. He and John were good friends of mine and my family. Wish I could pour them another cup of coffee at Tom's Discount Drugs. God be with you all."
tami poston ross wrote on Aug 7, 2019:
"I am so sorry for your loss."
Kendra Clark wrote on Aug 7, 2019:
"Prayers for your family.Bruce was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Delon&Kendra Clark "
Connie Nichols wrote on Aug 6, 2019:
"Shirley: I am so sorry, thoughts and prayers for you all. Connie Nichols"
Janet and Johnny Gann wrote on Aug 6, 2019:
"Shirley and family: Our sincerest thoughts and prayers reach out to your family in hopes that some peace may enter your hearts. God bless and comfort you?"
Sandie scurlock from signature wrote on Aug 6, 2019:
"I'm so sorry. What lily time I got to know him. He was a very good an smart man . From sandie at signature . "
Leisha Bozza wrote on Aug 6, 2019:
"I always enjoyed talking to Bruce and working with him. We shared a January 10 birthday. I feel that I've lost an irreplaceable friend today. He will be greatly missed."