Bruce Posey Cogburn

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February 17, 1938 ~ December 31, 2019

Born in: Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Bruce Posey Cogburn, 81, of Candler, passed away New Years Eve, December 31, 2019, at his home.

Born in Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Louis and Lucille Gambrell Cogburn.

He retired as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy following 20 years of service.

A musician and entertainer (especially at Pisgah View Ranch), Bruce had a way of making everyone smile at his jokes. Always picking and grinning, he loved to sing the satirical songs that he wrote. He also loved spending time in Hawaii and he had many friends far and wide.

He is survived by his daughter, Deneen Cogburn-Caprio; his son, Bruce R. Cogburn (Jeannine); grandchildren, David Cogburn, Joshua Cogburn, Michael Cogburn (Kimberly), Matthew Caprio and Mikayla Caprio, and great-grandchildren, Jacob Cogburn and Mason Cogburn.

No services are scheduled at this time.

In lieu of donations, the family asks for a random act of kindness in Bruce’s memory.

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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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  2. Loved his family, loved life and Hawaii. Marched to his own drum and did it his way.

    If there is a musical group in the afterlife, no doubt Bruce is already sitting in. Farewell old soul, rest easy.

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  4. our dear friend since 1981, shared so many good times, got me to sing in Hawaii, gone but never forgotten. We treasure our memories of a wonderful, talented, and kind best friend.

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  5. We are so sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather….we are thinking of you in Minnesota ..
    We love you!!!

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  6. We are so sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather ….we are thinking of you in Minnesota..we love you!!!

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  7. Bruce was a very special, kind, and loving man. He will be missed very much at Pisgah View Ranch as all of us there consider him a national treasure that we all enjoyed having every time he sang and entertained all of the staff and guests. I know he is sharing his wonderful gift with the choir we all hope to be in one day. Thank you for sharing your dad with us.

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  9. My family and I have enjoyed becoming friends with Mr Bruce. We are honored we had the opportunity to become friends with him. He was such a sweet, gentle, loving, and kind man. I know he will be missed by so many people including us. May the Lord comfort each of you during this time. Please let us know if we could be of help in any way.

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  10. I was a stranger in a strange land (Asheville). And he welcomed me, made me feel less odd & gave me a solution that worked like a charm. Loved jamming in the Sunday group at the ranch also. Dang, Bruce I miss you

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  11. Uncle Bruce died as he lived—on his own terms. He will be missed by so many. We are sending hugs and comfort your way, Deneen, Bruce, Jeannine and all the grandkids.

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  12. May the Lord give comfort to each of you during this time of pain and sorrow. Bruce spoke so very highly of his Son Bruce, Daughter Deneen ,all his grandchildren and how he was so proud of all the accomplishments for HIS family. He loved you all dearly. We loved him and we will miss him His character, his intelligence, musical talent, his fame, the talk of his travels far and wide all the funny stories and the jokes a man ” one of a kind.” your friends from Candler North Carolina, Ricky, Sherri, Rick, Shianne, Aubree, Aleaha, Dillon and Ryan

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  14. I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was my 1st cousin and in our youth, visited with his family often in NC. My deepest sympathy to the family.

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  15. BRUCE WAS A REAL BEACON FOR THOSE OF US WHO FREQUENTED WAIKIKI. I KNEW HIM FOR A YEAR BEFORE HE BROUGHT US DOWN TO THE HAU TREE WITH ALL THE LOCALS-THE WAIKIKI ELDER BEACH BOYS, THE YOUNG GUNS, THEIR SO’S & FRIENDS. WE WOULD HAVE GREAT BEACH PARTIES-FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS, ALL DAY SUNDAY. BRUCE WOULD PLAY HIS GUITAR & SING SILLY SONGS & WHEN HE PLAYED REAL ONES HE COULD TELL YOU WHO WROTE IT & WHAT THEY WERE THINKING ABOUT WHEN THEY WROTE IT, BECAUSE HE ASKED THEM.
    WHEN HUBBY FINALLY STARTED SINGING KARAOKE AT AGE 90, BRUCE WAS UP THERE CHEERING HIM ON. WE DID MANAGE A TRIP TO N. CAROLINA & SPENT A FEW DAYS AT PISGAH VIEW, SO RELAXING. I EVEN TRIED TO PLANT SOME VEGGIE SEEDS THERE. THAT HUGE FLOWERING BUSH IN FRONT THAT ATTRACTED ALL THE BUTTERFLIES & OF COURSE BRUCE SINGING. VERY FOND MEMORIES. WILL MISS YOU BRUCE, NOW U R WITH MY JONES. I KNOW HE HAS A NEW BUDDY NOW.
    WITH MUCH LOVE & EXTREME FONDNESS KATHLEEN CHAN FROM SAN FRANCISCO

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  17. So sorry to hear this. I have fond memories of time spent at Aunt Lucille’s house as a teenager. And, of course, Bruce and Joel were always there, too. Loved this family. They are missed.

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