He was a retired firefighter from the Pine Bluff Fire Department where he was employed for 28 years and was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Pine Bluff. L. J.'s hobbies were fishing, hunting and fixing anything that was broken or could be repurposed. He was a member of Saline Hunting Club for many years where he loved riding 4 wheelers. However, his greatest love was spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Annette Wiscaver Cruce and a daughter, Sherri Kaye Cruce.
Survivors include one daughter, Terri Lynne Cruce Strawn of Pine Bluff; one grandson, Josh Strawn and wife Amy of Redfield; a great-granddaughter, Mia, also of Redfield; a great-grandson, Ryan Anthony of El Paso, TX; a brother, Jimmy Cruce and wife Laurie of Oregon; a niece, Patsy O'Connor, a nephew, Dennis Jamison both of Manchester, TN. He also leaves behind many friends and relatives in the Wilmar, Green Hill and New Hope area, as well as Pine Bluff, all of whom he treasured.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel by Rev. Jonathan Wiscaver and Rev. Josh Dutton. Burial in the Wilmar Cemetery. Visitation 12:00-2:00 pm Thursday prior to service. Memorials may be made to: East Side Baptist Church, 1605 Wisconsin St., Pine Bluff, AR 71601 or Friends of the Redfield Animals, c/o Amy Strawn, 310 Dogwood Rd., Redfield, AR 72132. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Don and Judy Fox
hot springs, AR Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Terri, so sorry for your loss. Loma was a great friend. Prayers for you in the coming days. Don FoxHarold Rice
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Jimmy and Loma's family; I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My home town was Monticello and I went to High School at MHS with Bobbye June and knew Jimmy and Loma as they delivered the evening newspapers as their sister was the Arkansas Democrat Agent for some years; and, I was also friends with their Father and Mother Clyde and Margurite. I was proud of Loma's occupations and outdoor attachments; the all american Boy and Man. God Bless and Keep all of you. Harold Rice MHS48Ken Buckner
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2015 My sincere regrets and prayers go out to all L. J.'s family and loved ones. He was a kind man; he was a gentle man; he was worthy of admiration. I had the honor and privilege of him entrusting legal work to me and in that way I learned what a fine man he was.Ken Buckner
Pine Bluff/Hot Springs
Lorie Cruce
Salem, OR Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Terri and Family, heartfelt wishes and prayers that the Lord be with you during this time and bring you strength and comfort knowing that Uncle Loma is at peace with Aunt Annette and Kaye. I love you all!James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Monday, April 20, 2015 Family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Know others will be thinking of you.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Monday, April 20, 2015 To the family, I was saddened to read of L.J.'s passing. Having grown up in Green Hill and Wilmar I've always known him and thought very highly of him. I'm praying the Lord will give you the peace, comfort and strength that only HE can. Lean on him to get you through the difficult times ahead. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing