Bruce Oren Burleson, Sr., age 77, passed away on November 1, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born to Monte and Theresa Fayne (Kincannon) Burleson on November 8, 1944, in Pasadena, California.
In 1980, Bruce met the love of his life, Blanche Smalley in Santa Rosa, California. He spent the rest of his life with her.
He was preceded in death by Blanche Smalley, and two brothers, Ron Burleson and David Burleson, Sr.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Burleson, Jr and Brent Burleson both of Oklahoma; and four grandsons, Dakota, Austin, Devin, and Levi Burleson.
Bruce was a jack of all trades, who loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
