Elbert Bruce, 82, of Dillsboro passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026. Elbert was born on Tuesday, October 5, 1943, in Milan; son of Louis and Thelma (Stamper) Bruce. Elbert proudly served in the United States Navy for 23 years. He worked at Anchor Glass for 12 years and later worked at Pri-Pak for 7 years. He married the love of his life, Barbara (Atkinson) Bruce, on September 6, 1994, and she preceded him on November 16, 2015. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church and loved going golfing every day. He enjoyed his time he served in the Navy and going to many places around the world; including being stationed in Hawaii for 11 ½ years.
Elbert will be missed by his son William Kenneth Bruce of Portland, Tennessee; daughters Christy Bruce of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jeanneth Bruce Caberos and Mary Ann Bruce both of the Philippines; brothers Jerry Bruce of Dillsboro, Larry (Mary) Bruce of Dillsboro, Ray (Faye) Bruce of Rising Sun, and Norman (Sandy) Bruce of Aurora; sister Janie Barnett of Tell City, Indiana; grandchildren Grace-Lynn Elizabeth Honeycutt Bruce and Ryleigh Hope Yawn.
Elbert was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Thelma Bruce; wife Barbara Bruce; and brother James Bruce.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in honor of Elbert to the Dillsboro American Legion Post #292.
Filter-DeVries-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 146, Dillsboro, IN 47018; (812)-432-5480. Please visit our website at www.filterdevriesmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Elbert.