He was a retired logging contractor and a member of the Prairie Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Cruce loved his work along with working with his cows. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Buster Cruce; a sister, Leatha Cruce Howell; a niece, Claudie Ann Cruce Sparks; and a nephew, Glen Edward Burnett.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sara Emma Kinnaird Cruce of the Prairie Grove Community; a son, James Durwood Cruce, Jr. (Bonnie) of Monticello; two daughters, Rita Sue Cruce Rawls (Dago Allen) of Crossett and Sandy Kay Cruce West (Bobby) of the Prairie Grove Community; two sisters, Helen Cruce Burnett of Monticello and Bertha Cruce Bolin of Fountain Hill; his extended siblings, Billie Jean Doles of Bonita, LA, Rachel Summerland, Faye Hunter and Ann Austin all of Hamburg; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Condolences(16)
Raymond and Sue K. Graham
Bridge City, TX Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Sarah and family, We just learned of your loss and wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you the strength you need as you adjust to the loss of Dub.JoAnna Rippee
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 So sorry to hear about your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him....Jerry Carter
Hamburg, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 Greetings Sara & Family,You have our love & prayers. You know the class of '54 is always in your corner. But more than that you have a loving Lord who has promise to never leave nor forsake you. May you feel His presence as you adjust to Dub's home going.
Ralph Hunter
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 Sorry for your loss. He wil be missed.Janet McKiever
Hamburg, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 We are so sorry for your loss. Jimmie really enjoyed eating lunch with Mr.Cruce at P and D. Janet McKiever, Jimmie and Gail WelchBarbara Milburn
, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for comfort and peace for the family.Regina Jacob
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 13, 2013 Mrs. Bonnie and MeredithYou and your family have my sincere sympathy in the death of Mr. "Dub" Cruce. As a child growing up, I recall him and George working in the logging business and seeing him many times in Lacey or at the Ladelle store.
Pam White Blount
Colorado Springs, CO Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Mrs Sara, Sandy, Jr and Rita Sue:My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God's hands lift and comfort you as only He can.
Love, Pam
Julie Kinnaird
Hamburg, AR Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Aunt Sara, Jr, Sandy and Rita, we are so sorry for your loss. Phil has always thought that Uncle DUb is a great man. We are so sorry that we are not with you at a time like this. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y'allDebbie Rhodes Reeves
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.My daddy (Harry E. Rhodes, Sr.) mother was Willie Bell Bowden Rhodes - Reynolds. He would visit the prairie every time he came from Calif. God Bless you.
Pam (Pace) Blann
Crossett, AR Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Rita and Family,I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will be thinking of you in the days to come.
Marilyn J.Bates
, AR Tuesday, June 11, 2013 sorry for your loss .you and your family are in my prayers.Lu and Bob Davis
Hamburg, AR Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Sandy,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Love,
Lu and Bob Davis
jamie cruce trantham
monticello, AR Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Papaw, you were an inspiration to us all. I am the person who I am today because of you. You are my hero and I cant imagine life without you. I know you are at peace now. I love you with all my heart.Lindy Ebaugh Hester
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Your family is in my prayers. Mr. Dub was such a sweet man.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Monday, June 10, 2013 Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.