Michael Bruce Coley
August 7, 1956 ~ March 1, 2012
SHARPSBURG - Michael “Bruce” Coley, age 55, passed away Thursday, March 01, 2012. Born in Nash County on August 07, 1956, he was the son of late James Edward Coley Sr. and Annie Ezzell Coley.
Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
A loving husband, father and “pa-pa”, he leaves behind his devoted wife of 38 years, Brenda Vick Coley; son, Christopher Bruce Coley and wife Tabetha of Elm City; grandchildren, Allison, Mackenzie, Logan and Timmy; sister, Patricia Coley Joyner and husband Lynn of Elm City; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Saturday, March 03, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember Bruce will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00pm Sunday, March 04, 2012 with Pastor David L. Proctor Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Allen and Becky Humphrey and Lynn Joyner for all the care and support given to Bruce.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 3/3, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 3/4, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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We have only known Bruce and Brenda for a couple of years, but in that short time they have become like family. The last thing I remember Bruce saying to my youngest son, Avery, was I love you buddy! That was just the kind of person he was. Bruce was such a sweet and caring man, and he will be missed by all of us. Mrs. Brenda, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Trenton, Carla, Braeden, Holden and Avery
Brenda, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that God is with all of you through this terrible time and beyond Brenda & Brandon Long
My heartfelt condolences go out to Brenda and the rest of the Coley family. May God be with them all through this tough time. William Hoehlein
To the Coley clan and Mrs. Brenda ) I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Bruce, I only knew him for a short time, but I know for a fact that he was a great man… In death, we can only celebrate the life of a person, and the eternal life he will endure in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Love, Jessica Faith
Mrs.Brenda, Chris, Tabetha and kids, my heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Mr. Bruce was the sweetest man, he will be missed dearly…. He became a wonderful part of the ball family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Tim, Renee, Taylor and Tristan Little
I KNEW BRUCE AT WORK WHEN HE WAS AT MERITA HE WAS A MAN THAT WOULD GIVE U THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK & I WAS LUCKY 2 MEET HIS FINE WIFE MRS BRENDA HIS WONDERFUL SON CHRIS & THEY WERE A FAMILY THAT WOULD HELP U& OTHERS ANY WAY THEY COULD HE WILL SURELY BE MISS GOD BLESS THE COLEY FAMILY SNEAKY & JOAN WOODARD
Brenda, Chris, Tabetha, Mackenzine and Logan, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love You all!
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Bruce Coley
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Bruce Coley
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Bruce Coley
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Bruce Coley
Lit a candle in memory of Michael Bruce Coley
Bruce, You will truely be missed and Our family will always hold a place in our hearts .You and Mrs. Brenda where more than a friends to us you were family to all of My Family anytime I needed you to help me with anything you and Mrs. Brenda where always there for us .We all enjoyed the times you and Mrs.Brenda came over to visit or to eat with us and the talks on the phone .May the Lord be with all of the Family Mrs. Brenda and Chris and Family If there is anything we can do just let us know .Chris, you have something to be proud of you are a good man and are just like you father in so may ways. Mrs. Brenda hang in there you are a Strong person and i know it is going to take time just keep your faith in the good Lord and he will guide you threw We love all of you .God Bless You all
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I love you so much Mr. Bruce . I will Always hold a place in my heart and will never forget you as long as i live …You will always be my Best Friend….Love Ms.Angel Grace Evans 10 years old. From Sharpsburg , N.C. Mr. Bruce and Mrs.Brenda both have always been there for me and if i need to ask a question they were always there .I Enjoyed so much going over there durring the summer or anytime i see them out just to talk to them .Last Thing Mr. Bruce told me was I love you and gave me a hug and told me he hoped i got to felling better and that the doctors at duke could find out what was going on that himself and Mrs. Brenda would keep me in prayer and I told Mr. Bruce I would keep praying for him and he smiled and said Thank you .Mrs. Brenda and Chris and Family I may only be 10 years old but I will keep you all in my prayers. My mother and Father and Grandma Said they love you all too if you need anything we are just across the street and a phone call away.
Deepest sympathy for the passing of Bruce Coley our prayers for the family. Paul and Roberta Wright and family
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