Bruce Wilton Orange left this world on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 to be with his father, Clifton Orange; mother, Odean Puckett; brothers, William Orange and Keith Puckett; and special friend, Jenny Lemon, who kept her promise.
Bruce was born on June 19, 1953. He was a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, a teller of tall tales, a dreamer of dreams, and a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all.
He was a veteran, having served with the United States Marine Corps, which he loved dearly.
He leaves behind his best friend and wife, Teresa Orange; beloved children, John Orange, Ian Franklin and Jessica St. Clair; adored grandchildren, Cody, Timmy, Sebastian, Hayden and Milo; special nephews, Mason and Nicky; and sister, Lisa Diluzio.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
The Orange family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
