Larry Dean Bruce

Seminole resident Larry Dean Bruce, 79, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City.

Larry, the son of William and Selma (Bishop) Bruce, was born May 13, 1947, in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1966. On February 22, 1980, he married Carolyn Sue Loving, and together they shared many years of love and family.

Larry devoted much of his working life to the oil field, where he spent a lifetime building a strong work ethic and providing for his family. Following his retirement from the oil field, he began a new chapter working as a door greeter at Walmart, a position he truly enjoyed. Larry took pleasure in greeting people and making their day a little brighter.

Outside of work, Larry enjoyed tending to his chickens, working in the yard, and, most importantly, taking care of others. He was someone who found satisfaction in staying busy and lending a helping hand whenever he could. His caring nature and willingness to look after those around him were special qualities that will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. Larry was also a faithful attendee of Immanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William and Selma Bruce; his son, Kevin Dean Bruce; his brothers, Jerry Bruce, Jimmy Bruce, Vandal Bruce and John Bruce; and his sisters, Wanda Phillips, Joy Boatman, and Pauline Martin.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Carolyn, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and April Bruce, of Seminole; his daughter, Angela Kean, of Durant; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Casket bearers will be Bill Bruce, Hunter Bruce, Landon Bowden, Justin Patton, Stephen Klein, and Jace Martin. Honorary casket bearers will be Tom Patterson, Gary Loving, Buster McCoy, and Jimmy Deatherage.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole. Interment will follow at Little Cemetery in Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.