Thomas Bruce Runyan

RUNYAN, Thomas Bruce- Age 59, of Otisville, died Wednesday April 19, 2006 at Genesys Hospice Care Center.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday April 24, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Pastor Dale Swihart officiating.  Interment in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-9 PM Saturday and 1-4 and 6-9 PM Sunday.  Those desiring may make contributions to Genesys Hospice or Hermelin Brain Tumor Center.  Tom was born August 16, 1946 in Flint, the son of W. Bruce and Patricia Ruth (Lehman) Runyan.  He graduated in 1964 from Fenton High School and has resided in Otisville for the past 11 years coming from Burton and Fenton.  He married Judy L. (Battles) Duffing October 2, 2005 after a 27 year engagement.  He retired from Penske Logistics and had been employed by Jones Transfer.  He was a member of the Michigan Bow Hunters Association and was an avid long bow hunter.  Surviving are:  wife, Judy; 2 daughters, Amy and husband Gary McFall of Flint, Dawn Battles of Davison; 3 grandchildren, Chrissa, Jacob and Mitchell; mother, Patricia Ruth Runyan of Fenton; 2 sisters, Sally and husband Richard Bagnall of Fenton and Terry and husband James Karjalainen of Fenton; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Michael Bard of Swartz Creek and many other faithful friends.  He was preceded in death by his father and son, Christopher Runyan.  The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Genesys Hospice and the Great Lakes Cancer Center.  Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com