Bruce McPherson, Sr., 80, of Nederland, died Thursday, August 16, 2012. He was born on October 20, 1931, to Annie and Rector Clark McPherson in Energy, Texas, and had been a resident of the area for sixty years. Bruce was a retired operator, having worked at Neches Butane/Texaco refinery.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marion McPherson of Nederland; daughter, Mickie Emmett and her husband, Lane, of Port Neches; son, Bruce McPherson, Jr. and his wife, Joleain, of Nederland; grandchildren, Jolie Williams and her husband, Greg; Jandy Brentlinger and her husband, Stephen; Ben McPherson; and Toni McPherson; and great-grandchildren, Isaac Williams and Bryce Brentlinger.
Bruce is preceded in death by his parents.
A gathering of Mr. McPherson’s family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2012, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, General Fund, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.
