Claude A. Bruce

Claude Alexis Bruce (Papa Claude), 79, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on May 3, 2018. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 11, 2018 at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose starting at 9:00 a.m. with services starting at 11:00 a.m. Internment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Claude is survived by his beloved wife Laura of 57 years, sons Terry (Dynorah), Kerry, Paul, and Jimmie and daughters Selena Bruce and Holly Bruce Duet (Sid); grandchildren Tricha Bruce Gross (Marshall), Rusty Bruce, Styles Bruce (Amy), Bethany Bruce, Faith Bruce; great grandchildren Jordan, Kaylie, Noah, Oliver, baby boy on the way; and brother Anthony Bruce.

He was preceded in death by his father Lucien Bruce and his mother Argentine Pitre Bruce; sisters Lorrina Delaune, Francis Delaune, Rita Kramer, Josephine Collins, infant sister; brother Peter Bruce; daughter-in-law Marsha H. Bruce.

Claude was a supply boat captain for over 40 years. He loved fishing, hunting, trawling, crabbing, gardening, cooking, watching football and boxing, going to casinos, making mud boats and pirogues, carving ducks, and spending time with family and friends.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off entrusted with arrangements.