Remmel Dale Bruce
of Sherwood, AR
March 10, 1933 - October 27, 2023
Remmel Dale Bruce, 90, of Sherwood, passed away on October 27, 2023. He was born March 10, 1933, in Lunenburg, Arkansas, to the late Remmel Edward and Earline Smith Bruce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kelsea Bruce Pesci.
He graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War.
On November 1, 1956, he became a member of the North Little Rock Police Department as a patrolman and then a motorcycle officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He retired after 32 1/2 years, the last six years as Chief.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley Bruce; son, Bobby Bruce (Paula); daughter, Melanie Allen (Mike); two grandsons, Cody Allen (Staci) and Heath Allen (Lasea); grandson-in-law, Colin Pesci; two granddaughters, Sydney Shackelford (Clint) and Bailee McKay (Josh); two sisters, Carolyn Finch (Robbie) and Linda Walker (Dale); and 9 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 1, at 9:30 AM, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in procession to Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, at 11:00 AM.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com