Bruce Wayne Keltner, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
Bruce was born on July 22, 1955, in Hohenwald, Tennessee to Margarete Curtis Keltner and the late Odell Keltner.
Bruce served as a volunteer fireman for many years in Summertown at the Summertown Fire Department. He loved serving his community. Bruce was also a Tennessee Titans and Volunteers football fan.
Bruce had a loving nickname of Grizzly. From this nickname, he started to enjoy collecting figurines of bears.
Bruce was good brother, son, and uncle to his family. He will be deeply missed by all.
The family would like to say a thank you to Larry and Kay Smith for all they have done for Bruce in caring for him the last few years.
In lieu of flowers of flowers, please make donations to the Summertown Volunteer Fire Department in Bruce’s memory.
Bruce is preceded in death by his father: Odell Keltner.
Bruce is survived by his mother: Margarete Keltner; siblings: Kim Elliott (Jimmy), and Don Keltner (Nancy); niece: Mandy (Curtis) Jepson; nephews: Nick Keltner (Bridget) and Nathan Elliott (Emily Vasko); 1 great niece, 3 great nephews; several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.
The family of Bruce will receive friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Williams Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service for Bruce will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Williams Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, with Howard Kitter officiating. Bruce will be laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.
Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family at williamsfh.com