Ricky Bruce

Ricky Bruce, age 39, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Mr. Bruce was born on February 21, 1978 in Cumming, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Frankie Bruce. Survivors include his longtime fiancé, Christie Burks, of Baldwin; mother and step-father, Dianne Patrick and Thomas Patrick, of Demorest; daughter, Jerrica Burks, of Baldwin; sons, Noah Bruce, Thomas Maxie, Koby Maxie; sister and brother-in-law, Dana Warren and Johnny Wallace, of Gainesville; grandparents, Leon and Virginia Woody, of Cumming; grandson, Hunter Cole Chandler. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, the day of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, P.O. Box 58, Demorest, Georgia 30535 to assist with the funeral expense. Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel, 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia. 706-778-1700 Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.