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Bruce Everett Spain, US Air Force MSGT (ret) passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, just 10
days shy of his 80th birthday, in San Antonio, Texas. He was born in the State of Washington,
grew up in the State of California, traveled and lived in many parts of the world through his
military service, and retired in the State of Texas. He served the United States Air Force for 20
years from October 1961- October 1981. In the Air Force he served for 7 years as a Protective
Coating Specialist and for 13 years as a Boatmaster. During his time of service, he earned
numerous decorations, medals, and badges, some of which included the Airforce
Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal. After his retirement from the
Air Force, he was an auto mechanic and a long-haul truck driver for many years. Throughout his
life he enjoyed participating in the sport of auto and motocross racing. He spent his free time
watching and attending NASCAR Races, supporting his family and friends at the local drag races,
going camping in his RV, and attending and supporting his grandkids sporting events and
competitions.
He is survived by his children, Doug Spain (wife Tess), Rita Hawes (husband Norman), Rachel
Flores (husband Juan), Robin White (husband Brent), and Dennis Spain; Grandchildren Destiny
Jones (Andrew), Brandon Spain (Lacey), Sierra, Ariale, Rylee, Shelby, Bobby, Elizabeth, Shawn;
great grandchildren Kayla, Addison, Kambrie, Chase, Logan, Laney, Shawn Christian, Rozzlyn,
Paizley, Brynnlee and Allana.

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