Bruce Allen McPherson, age 69 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Bruce was born on June 22, 1945 in Forest Lake, MI, the son of the late Wilfred L. McPherson and Jessie Wright McPherson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Harold McPherson, Leland McPherson, Howard McPherson, Wilfred "Tubby" McPherson, and Edward McPherson; sisters, Ida McPherson, Linda McPherson, Doris Cobb, Marian Nichols, and Betty Blanton.
He worked as an insurance salesman and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he held the rank of E5. He served in Vietnam from March 29, 1971 to December 21, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division and in addition, served in Germany where he was a Personnel Management Specialist. He was a recipient of the following medals during his military career: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He enjoyed playing the rhythm guitar in his band known as Country XTC around the Clarksville area.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Anderson McPherson; son, Cory "C.J." McPherson; daughter, Kimberly S. Johnson; granddaughter, Iliana E. McPherson; siblings, Arvilla Satterlee, Barbara J. Remchuck, Donald (Cathy) McPherson, and Michael (Kathy) McPherson; brother in law, John Blanton and Rodney (Soni) Anderson; sister in laws, Rosemary Roman and Sherry Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Bruce was born on June 22, 1945 in Forest Lake, MI, the son of the late Wilfred L. McPherson and Jessie Wright McPherson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Harold McPherson, Leland McPherson, Howard McPherson, Wilfred "Tubby" McPherson, and Edward McPherson; sisters, Ida McPherson, Linda McPherson, Doris Cobb, Marian Nichols, and Betty Blanton.
He worked as an insurance salesman and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he held the rank of E5. He served in Vietnam from March 29, 1971 to December 21, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division and in addition, served in Germany where he was a Personnel Management Specialist. He was a recipient of the following medals during his military career: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He enjoyed playing the rhythm guitar in his band known as Country XTC around the Clarksville area.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Anderson McPherson; son, Cory "C.J." McPherson; daughter, Kimberly S. Johnson; granddaughter, Iliana E. McPherson; siblings, Arvilla Satterlee, Barbara J. Remchuck, Donald (Cathy) McPherson, and Michael (Kathy) McPherson; brother in law, John Blanton and Rodney (Soni) Anderson; sister in laws, Rosemary Roman and Sherry Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
Bruce Allen McPherson, age 69 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Bruce was born on June 22, 1945 in Forest Lake, MI, the son of the late Wilfred L. McPherson and Jessie Wright McPherson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Harold McPherson, Leland McPherson, Howard McPherson, Wilfred "Tubby" McPherson, and Edward McPherson; sisters, Ida McPherson, Linda McPherson, Doris Cobb, Marian Nichols, and Betty Blanton.
He worked as an insurance salesman and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he held the rank of E5. He served in Vietnam from March 29, 1971 to December 21, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division and in addition, served in Germany where he was a Personnel Management Specialist. He was a recipient of the following medals during his military career: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He enjoyed playing the rhythm guitar in his band known as Country XTC around the Clarksville area.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Anderson McPherson; son, Cory "C.J." McPherson; daughter, Kimberly S. Johnson; granddaughter, Iliana E. McPherson; siblings, Arvilla Satterlee, Barbara J. Remchuck, Donald (Cathy) McPherson, and Michael (Kathy) McPherson; brother in law, John Blanton and Rodney (Soni) Anderson; sister in laws, Rosemary Roman and Sherry Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
Bruce was born on June 22, 1945 in Forest Lake, MI, the son of the late Wilfred L. McPherson and Jessie Wright McPherson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Harold McPherson, Leland McPherson, Howard McPherson, Wilfred "Tubby" McPherson, and Edward McPherson; sisters, Ida McPherson, Linda McPherson, Doris Cobb, Marian Nichols, and Betty Blanton.
He worked as an insurance salesman and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he held the rank of E5. He served in Vietnam from March 29, 1971 to December 21, 1971 with the 101st Airborne Division and in addition, served in Germany where he was a Personnel Management Specialist. He was a recipient of the following medals during his military career: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
He enjoyed playing the rhythm guitar in his band known as Country XTC around the Clarksville area.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Anderson McPherson; son, Cory "C.J." McPherson; daughter, Kimberly S. Johnson; granddaughter, Iliana E. McPherson; siblings, Arvilla Satterlee, Barbara J. Remchuck, Donald (Cathy) McPherson, and Michael (Kathy) McPherson; brother in law, John Blanton and Rodney (Soni) Anderson; sister in laws, Rosemary Roman and Sherry Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
Inscription
SP5 US ARMY
VIETNAM
BSM MSM
Gravesite Details
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
