Bruce Carlton Smalls Holly Hill, South Carolina Obituary

Bruce Carlton Smalls

<p>&nbsp; </p><p>Bruce Carlton Smalls, affectionately known as “Ricky” was the son of the late Charlie “Rudy” and Mattie Jamison Smalls born on May 5, 1958. </p><p>At a seasoned age, he professed in Christ and received Him as his personal savior. He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. </p><p>Ricky was a graduate of Roberts High School in 1976. </p><p>He worked tirelessly throughout his adulthood. Ricky held many capacities at Georgia-Pacific, Penelton, and Barry Hutto Trucking until retiring. </p><p>Ricky enjoyed fishing, cruising through town, joking, being the life of family events and his favorite, western movies. </p><p>He was preceded in death by his parents: life companion, Jannie Mae Elmore; sister: Pattie Joe Smalls; and brothers: Bennie and Tommie Lee Smalls. </p><p>Those left with memories that will forever linger include his children: Fatrina Goodwin of Atlanta, GA, Sophia (Antwon) Shaw, Damien Elmore (Patrice Snell) Furdectrica (Steve Adgerson), and Bruce (Tiffany James) all of Vance, SC; fifteen (15) grandchildren: one (1) great grandchild: four (4) sisters: Dorothy (Raymond) Asbury, Linda (Robert) Smalls-Brown, Brenda Hunt and Elaine Smalls; one (1) brother: Darry (Vanessa) Simmons; two (2) aunts: Mary Jane Brown and Daisy Smalls; many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. </p><p>&nbsp; </p>
May 5, 1958 - November 28, 202205/05/195811/28/2022
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Bruce Carlton Smalls, affectionately known as “Ricky” was the son of the late Charlie “Rudy” and Mattie Jamison Smalls born on May 5, 1958.

At a seasoned age, he professed in Christ and received Him as his personal savior. He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

Ricky was a graduate of Roberts High School in 1976.

He worked tirelessly throughout his adulthood. Ricky held many capacities at Georgia-Pacific, Penelton, and Barry Hutto Trucking until retiring.

Ricky enjoyed fishing, cruising through town, joking, being the life of family events and his favorite, western movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents: life companion, Jannie Mae Elmore; sister: Pattie Joe Smalls; and brothers: Bennie and Tommie Lee Smalls.

Those left with memories that will forever linger include his children: Fatrina Goodwin of Atlanta, GA, Sophia (Antwon) Shaw, Damien Elmore (Patrice Snell) Furdectrica (Steve Adgerson), and Bruce (Tiffany James) all of Vance, SC; fifteen (15) grandchildren: one (1) great grandchild: four (4) sisters: Dorothy (Raymond) Asbury, Linda (Robert) Smalls-Brown, Brenda Hunt and Elaine Smalls; one (1) brother: Darry (Vanessa) Simmons; two (2) aunts: Mary Jane Brown and Daisy Smalls; many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

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