Dedicated to the memory of Bruce

This site is a tribute to Bruce, who was born in Goldsboro, NC on January 10, 1984. Bruce is married to Crystal Endsley and were together for 14 years and married in January 2007. He has six children: Cella (age 18), Daniel (age 14), Kyla (age 13), Rickie (age 9), William Endsley Jr aka 'RJ' (age 7) and Hadden (age 5).

Bruce honorably served six years in the United States Air Force in Aviation Ordinance. He earned the Air Force Achievement Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He loved everything Celtic (he proudly wore a kilt on special occasions, in the plaid color pattern of the 'George Clan'), knives (avid collector and wanted to build his own forge to make his own knives/blades), prepping/survival readiness, runes stones, raising ducks/chickens and country music. His favorite movies were the Boondock Saints collection and the John Wick collection. Bruce loved being a father and a husband most of all. He was a big kid at heart and had an endless supply of energy that he used to play with his kids whether it was at an amusement park riding all the scary rollercoaster rides with his older kids or playing in the pool, splashing around with his younger kids. 

Anyone who met Bruce couldn't help but come to like/love him. He marched to the beat of his own drum and didn't care what anyone thought, other than his wife and kids. His family was the center of his world and all that mattered to him.

Bruce is the oldest son of Rick George  and the only son of Gail Diskerud. He has 5 siblings. sisters Heather Campbell, Bekah George, and Hannah George, brother Jason George and step-sister Brandy McCandless. Bruce also has one niece (Eleanor Campbell age 8) and one nephew (Harrison Campbell age 5) from his sister, Heather. Bruce considered his mother-in-law, Eileen Beecher, his second mother and respected his father-in-law, Kerry Beecher and Crystal's late father, Richard Endsley, Sr.

Bruce is much loved and will always be remembered. A person like Bruce is a rarity today. His wife called him her 'diamond in the rough' and described him as the 'kindest, most gentlest soul ever known'. Crystal and Bruce were inseparable- whether it was making a quick trip to the store or going out of town for Crystal's work.... they were always together. Bruce was a stay at home Dad and his kids always knew he was there for them. His loss is felt deeply in every part of their lives but though he is gone, he will NEVER be forgotten. 

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Bruce is my friend and I miss him. I hope the Endsley family is well. Wherever I hear certain songs I think of you all, such as “Holes in the Floor of Heaven”. Know that you are loved by those in heaven, especially by both of your Fathers there, and you are in my prayers. Have hope, stay strong.
John David Hunt
18th August 2024
Hey daddy...I miss you. A lot. It doesn't get easier. I graduated. I missed you at the reception....Everything I do now, is in your honor. I don't even mean for it to, it just is. I hear you in every song. I see you and feel you in every dance. I hear you in every country song and cartwheel. Everything I do daddy is to make you proud I sure hope I do. Your opinion was the only one I cared for. Do I make you proud? Do you like the woman I have become? Am I still that baby girl you raised? I hope so. I love you so so so much daddy really I do. I love you with everything I got. So I also feel the most overwhelming sadness even now. Sometimes I can't get out of bed. But I'll keep fighting for you daddy I will I promise....I pinky promise, remember?
Kye (forever daddy's girl)
23rd June 2024
Baby Hadden, I just saw your message. Don't worry, honey. Mommy will never stop fighting. I lost your Daddy, I will never lose you. Promise me you will stay positive and keep praying. This isn't over yet no matter what they tell you. You are mine and Daddy's son... No one else's. You only have ONE Dad (Bruce) and ONE Mom (that's me, Crystal) and you are part of thr Endsley Family. Keep fighting back and let them know who you are and where you are supposed to be- with YOUR FAMILY. I am fighting for you and so is Gramma Eileen. She's working with an attorney right now. If the state won't give you and your siblings to me then your biological Gramma has a legal and moral right to get you, Rickie and RJ. You guys will all be back together again SOON!!! And I won't be far behind you guys. God created our Family- God doesn't make mistakes. Your family is SO much bigger than just me. It's time for you guys to come back to family and it's time for SC to stop interfering with God's Divine Plan... You are correct honey- we are an Eternal Family. No man can change that. Keep Praying! Stay Strong! Tell you siblings this too! For you and your siblings: crystal_endsley@yahoo.com and 803-729-9770
Mom (To Hadden, RJ and Rickie
10th January 2024
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