Robert French

FRENCH, Robert "Bruce"- Age 73, of Flint, died Tuesday August 31, 2021. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to V.F.W. Post 822, Saginaw street, Flint or the American Legion Post 64 on West Carpenter Road, Flint. Bruce was born August 18, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the son of Robert Henry and Marie Cornelis (VanWeesel) French. He married Roberta Carol "Bonnie" Taylor September 20, 1997 in Flint. Mr. French graduated from Linden High School class of 1966 and immediate into the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Bruce was a founding member and organizer of the American Legion Riders group, Holt Post 238. He was also Past commander Fenton VFW Post 3243, Flint VFW post 822, Holt American Legion Post 238. Bruce loved to ride Motorcycle's, loved to talk and drink a cold one around the campfire. He was a DJ for a time and his music collection showed his love of music. He has been known to do the locomotion around a campsite or two. Surviving are: wife of 23 years, Bonnie French of Flint; sons, Michael Allen (Rhonda) Heath of GA, Robert Bruce :Rob" (Trina) II of Flushing; grandchildren, Myles Heath of GA, Darian (Mark) Matthews of Germany, Madelyn Cole of Flushing, and Aiden French of Flushing. Bruce is also survived by his half brother, John Ferris of KS, half sister, Marian Ferris-Messer of GA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Marie French. When Tomorrow Starts Without Me: When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand: the angel said my place was ready, in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, and told me "Welcome Home." So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.