BRUCE, Bobby Joe- Age 69, of Flint, died July 20, 2017. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Bobby was born January 26, 1948 in Dexter, MO the son of Joseph and Jean (Gilles) Bruce. He was a pipe fitter for GM and retired in 1996. He is survived by his sons, Aaron Bruce of Chicago, Il and Ryan Kimmell of Grand Blanc; grand children, Eli Joseph Kimmell and Carter Steven Kimmell; siblings, David Bruce, Mark Bruce, Timmy Bruce, Sandy Smithengale, and Carol Thrasher. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Barbara and Patricia. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.