Willie Bruner

September 22, 1933 - December 21, 2015

Willie Paul Bruner, 82 of Cottondale, FL passed away, Monday, December 21, 2015 at Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL. Mr. Willie Paul was born in Graceville to the late William Floyd and Josephine Reeves Bruner on September 22, 1933. A graduate of Campbellton High School, Mr. Willie Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was owner/operator of Bruner Spreader Service from 1969-1995 and continued to farm until his passing. Mr. Willie Paul was a long time member of the Campbellton First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, 10 a.m. until time of service. Predeceased by two sons Lee Bruner, Mark Bruner. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Betty Bruner; one son Tim Bruner (Vicky), Cottondale; Rena McClenny (Derrel), Dothan, Diane Smith (Grady), Graceville; four grandchildren Terisa Kopp (Robby), Jeremy McClenny (Gentry), Chad McClenny (Cami), Shannon Holton (Brian); eight great grandchildren, one great great grandson; several nieces and nephews.