James Edward Bruce Sr., 76, currently of Minnesota, proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Lakeview Cemetery.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elaine Bruce.
Survived by his son, James “Jimmy” (Kayli) Bruce, Jr.; grandchildren, Quentin J., Pyper L., Tytan E., and Brook-lynne E. Bruce; sister, Patricia A. (Raymond) Bruce-Novak, all of Wichita; former wife, Gloria; Jimmy’s mother, Karen.
A memorial has been established with: National League of POW/MIA Families, 5673 Columbia Pike, Ste. #101, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206
Graveside Service: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:00 am
Lakeview Cemetery
12100 E. 13th St.
Wichita, KS 67206
316-684-8200
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in James Edward Bruce 's name.
National League of POW/MIA Families
5673 Columbia Pike, Ste. #101
Falls Church,
VA
22041







I was once your neice, and am very glad to have had the privilege of knowing you. You had a good heart.
Gina