April 23, 2018 – June 18, 2020
Bruce, “the Caboose,” son of Austin Wade Blackwell and Alayne Barbara Blackwell, tragically departed this world June 18, 2020. Bruce leaves behind his father; mother; and siblings, Abigail Barbara (8), Jack Bennet (5), and Randy Carter (5). In addition to his immediate family, Bruce will be missed by his grandparents, great-grandparents, 18 aunts and uncles, and 37 cousins.
Bruce epitomized personality, whether he was stubbornly looking in his parents’ eyes saying “No,” or laughing hysterically in an instant. Bruce’s keen eye for sweets, earned him the title of “Candy Monster.” His unique ability to locate candy long after his parent’s thought all the candy had been disposed of resulted in the family finding him sitting on top of the counter with a sucker in his mouth, on the bench with a tootsie roll, or strolling down the hall with chocolate.
Bruce filled his two-year tenure on earth with love and family. He loved helping his siblings with chores, particularly vacuuming. He loved anything that would roll, including his toy trucks and construction vehicles. With the invigorating energy that only a two-year old can muster he got dirty, ran, jumped, climbed, and rode. Yet, with the sweet gentleness and trust reserved for one so young, untainted by toil and strife, he cared for his “baby.” Then, with cup of “mak” in hand he would crawl into the expecting arms of his mommy and daddy for early morning snuggles, whispering “I love you,” in his best monster whisper. His laugh, his smile, his big brown eyes and fierce love will be missed by all as we struggle to adopt his motto “Live and love big with all your might.” He will always be our baby boy, our Bruce, our Caboose.