Rev. J. Bruce Cleasby

Rev. J. Bruce Cleasby, 92, husband of the late Nancy Cleasby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Born on August 28, 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Bruce was the son of the late Thomas and Isabel Cleasby. 

Surviving are his four daughters, Bonnie East (Keith) of Easley, SC, Barbara Hansen (Bruce) of Powdersville, SC, Sandy Cleasby-Zuleger (Duane) of Fort Mill, SC, and Jean MacRae (Jim) of Charlotte, NC. He was a proud grandfather to eight grandsons (Nick, Adam & Ryan East, Joe, Rob & Tom Hansen, Bruce Phillips and Alex Lyons) as well as 11 great grandchildren - Molly, Clare, Shea, Cam, Micah, Rhett, Ford, Thomas, Timothy, Aiden and Josephine. 

The second of nine children, Bruce is also survived by his sisters Libby Sutton, Dorothy Ladamus, Janet Brown (Phil), Mimi Bicking (Keith) and brother Dick (Jodie). He was preceded in death by his brothers George and Tom and sister Brenda. He had many nieces and nephews, and he loved each of them in his own unique way. 

Bruce proudly served in the US Air Force for 22 years, serving in the enlisted ranks before retiring as a Major in 1973. From there, he attended Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY, and spent 25 years serving as a pastor with the United Methodist Church. Bruce was a friend to all, loved his church family, his neighbors, and his friends, but the loves of his life were Nancy and his four girls. 

The family will host a memorial service at St. Andrew Methodist Church (Easley) at 10:00 AM on October 12, 2024, with a reception following the service. A private graveside service will take place in the M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or St. Andrew Methodist Church.

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