Bruce Hampton Emory
November 26, 1939 ~ March 9, 2024
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bruce Hampton Emory, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., Bruce was the son of the late Arnold Emory and Dorothy Emory Queen.
Mr. Emory proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He later retired from the United States National Climatic Data Center after 32 years. In retirement, he and his wife, Betty, worked with Axis Entertainment Security & Event Staffing for 15 years. Bruce will be remembered as an intriguing and influential man. He was curious about everything and loved to learn as much as he could about many tasks and topics. His curiosity inspired curiosity in others to enrich their own lives.
He is survived by his wife, Betty R. Emory; son, Michael Dean Emory; and step-son, Terry Lane Ballard.
The funeral service for Mr. Emory will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: March 12, 2024 10:00 am
Forest Lawn Mausoleum Chapel
1498 Sand Hill Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-8715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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We know we will meet again when God calls us home.Rest in Peace our friend.No more pain.Judy and Jimmy
Bruce was always a pro to work with. He loved supporting The Mountain Music Festival at the NC Mountain State Fair. He smiled biggest when his bride was on his golf cart with him. He looked out for you at Civic Center events, a great man. Praying for peace and comfort for his family.
Dear Betty & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Many happy memories when you & Bruester were at Tot Town with our kids. Love & prayers.
I’ll miss you greatly. You were always a joy to be around. I am proud to have known you! Rest easy!
Bob enjoyed working with Bruce at the fair all those many summers. Memories keep our loved one with us forever.
Thanks for the opportunity to work with such a good Man ! Thanks for the Love you showed to me and my family ! God got some good new work for you 🙏🏽
Betty
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you. Bruce was a fun guy.
Harry and Sandy Mashburn
So sorry to hear about Bruce. Always good to run into through the years at the fair and the Civic Center. Great memories from church years ago, softball with Betty, lots of good times. Praying for God’s peace and comfort!