BILLY J. BRUCE, SR.

94, of Medway, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio.   He was born April 26, 1926 in Boaz, Alabama the son of the late Algie & Annie (Lester) Bruce. He proudly served as a Merchant Marine during World War II. Billy retired from General Motors in 1977 after 30 years of service. He is survived by a son, Billy Joe Bruce, Jr.; three grandchildren, Lori (Chris) Herrfurth, Lisa (Rodney) Carlson, Matthew (Nichole) Bruce; seven great grandchildren; stepson, Michael & Diana Scowden; two step grandsons, Chris (Krystina) Scowden & Brian (Jennifer) Scowden; five step great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bruce, & his three sisters, Leah, Lorraine & Ruth. Visitation will be at 1 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio with funeral service to follow at  2 PM in the funeral home.  Burial will be in Medway Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to  www.trostelchapman.com