Robert Lee “Bobby” Bruce, Sr. 78 of Ruther Glen passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond.

Known to many as “Big Bobby”, he lived an extraordinary life, a little different from any farming man of his generation.  Bobby Sr, spent almost every healthy day of his life in the fields tending to his crops. He was a farmer who thrived on hard work, a husband who loved his wife, a father who devoted unconditional love to his family, and a friend to anyone that knew him.  The seeds he planted always reaped a bountiful harvest of love.
Bobby Sr. took pride in selling quality produce, to include the all time favorites, Hanover tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, and pumpkins to markets and grocery chains located in Ashland, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Northern Virginia, and D.C.  During the Christmas season, he was the local favorite in Fredericksburg, selling Christmas trees until the peak of Christmas Eve. He never wanted a family to go without having a Christmas tree.  
When his health declined, he continued to be a disciple of Christ, sharing the good news and witnessing his love for God. Reflecting on Bobby Sr’s life there is nothing more gratifying to know that he is at peace with his Heavenly Father.  His legacy will continue to live in those that loved him so much. Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bruce; his children, Robert L. “Bobby” Bruce, Jr. (Lisa), Stephen M. Bruce (Rhonda), Benjamin Homer Bruce (Tammy) and Missy Bruce Lloyd (Mark); his sisters, Evelyn Barlow (Tony) and Virginia Breedlove; grandchildren, Amber Angelidis (Dan), Brittany Schemetti (Donnie), Stephen Bruce, Stephanie Bruce, Michael Bruce, Kara Lloyd, Jarrett Lloyd, David Larkin, Brittany Sgro (Nick), Adriane Uzel (Jacob), Spencer Lam and Sophie Yancey; great grandchildren, Hayden Simmons, Hunter Sgro, Eli Angelidis, Liam Angelidis, Noah Bruce, Tatum Moore, Lilly Bruce and Evie Schemetti. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Laura Bruce, grandson, Stephen Michael Bruce, Jr, brothers, Aubrey, Johnny, Wesley, Elwood, Franklin, Francis and Leonard Bruce, sisters, Mae Brown, Ethel Shook, Dorothy Jarrell, Betty Shook and Shirley Bailes. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 4th at 5:00pm in Carmel Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, with Rev. Gerald Castlebury officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carmel Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.