Edward Bruce Jones

Edward "Bruce" Jones

JANUARY 3 1953- AUGUST 15 , 2025

WED. OCTOBER 15, 2025, 10:15AM

MIRAMAR NATIONAL CEMETERY

5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

ORDER OF SERVICE

A Short Reading by Janell Nelson

Order of the Committal Service

US Military Funeral Honors:

The Playing of Taps

Presentation of the Honor Flag

Final Words

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Eric Jones

Edward Jones

Patrick Dolly

Jayce Nelson

SPECIAL THANK YOU

The staff at Bravo Family Mortuary & Funeral

Home, Eduardo Munoz and the staff at USPS, and

all those that supported Bruce in life and the family

during this time of transition and bereavement.

Affectionately known as Bruce, he was born on the South Side

of Chicago, IL on January 3, 1953. A proud graduate of Chicago

Vocational High School’s Class of 1972, Bruce carried lessons of

discipline & dedication he learned there throughout his life.

He went on to serve his country with honor, training under

both the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps. Bruce was heavily

decorated and ultimately completed his service as a hospital

Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, Fleet Marine Force within the

Navy. His final station in Hawaii marked the close of his

military chapter, after which, spending over 25 years in San

Diego, CA, working with the U.S. Postal Service.

Bruce was a steadfast, stand-up man who lived a measured life

guided by discipline, grace, & integrity. His peacefulness was

loud, steadying those around him. In his passing, the depth of

love & respect from friends, colleagues, & family was

abundantly clear; he will be remembered fondly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnest & Johnnie Lou

Jones, his brothers, Eric Michael Jones (US Marines) & Jeffery

Jones. He is survived by his sisters Denise (Jones) Walton &

Grene Jones, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nephews,

& a host of family & friends who will continue to honor his quiet

strength and enduring kindness.

Though Bruce’s life was unexpectedly cut short, he leaves

behind a lasting legacy of perseverance, hard work, and service

to others. May his peace be our reminder of what it means to

live with purpose and heart.