Joe Louis Bruce departed this life Friday, December 6, 2013 at River Region Hospice. Beloved husband of Lola S. Bruce. Father of Kenneth, Joel, Steven and Darren. Son of the late Henry and Charity Bruce; also survived by 3 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 77 years a native of Erwinville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 9:30am Visitation will begin at 8:00am until service time. Interment: Jefferson Memorial Gardens- St. Rose, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA