Bruce C. Newlin, Sr.
July 28, 1955 ~ January 22, 2016
Bruce C. Newlin, Sr., 60 of Mooresville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born July 28, 1955 in Marion County to the late Ivan and Juanita (Wallace) Newlin. On May 4, 1976 Bruce was united in marriage to his loving wife, Debbie K. (Gaddis) Newlin and she survives.
Most recently, Bruce enjoyed working part-time delivering parts for Advance Auto. A true NASCAR fan, his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sr., but his true passion was racing with both of his boys, Bruce Jr. and Jordan. Most importantly, Bruce was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he cherished every moment that he was able to spend with his children and grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers, James and Richard Newlin.
Other survivors include his children, Amanda J. Harris (Husband: Casey) of Greencastle, Bruce C. Newlin, Jr. (Wife: Kimberly) of Mooresville and Jordan T. Newlin of Mooresville; five grandchildren, Madelyn Newlin, Parker Harris, Lukas Harris, Hannah Newlin and Macy Harris.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sugar Grove Cemetery in Plainfield. Please visit www.CarliselBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry, leave a personal message for the family and view his Life Tribute video. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the family, a fund is being established and envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.
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To know Bruce was to love him. He was one stand up guy. His family was his world that he loved so Much. To see him leave this old world when he had so much to give just breaks my heart. But the good Lord knows best. Me and this old world already misses you. Gasburg Rd. will never be the same. You will always be on my mind. Deb & family I am so sorry for your great lost Paul D Lyons Love you all
Lord only takes the good ones!! Will miss him !!
To my sister Debbie Bruce was a amazing man like a brother to me I love you all . Bruce may you rest in peace you was a amazing husband and father and papaw life taken to young .
Very Nice guy known him for years he used to live in the Latta addition in Monrovia.across the street from me ..Will miss running into him here and there. Always hollered hey Carol .. R.I.P. Bruce
Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Bruce was a special man, my fond memory of him; it was 1975 Bruce had that red Roadrunner with the 383, it was fast. Bruce & I both went half days to school so by 10:30 or 11am we were done, I worked at Gray’s Restaurant. One day after school I was walking to work at Grays’, I was heading south on Indiana Street, about where the old Kendricks Hospital was, (it was apartments by then), well here comes Bruce torkin’ up the street from school, he stops next to me and ask do I need a ride, “Hell yes I need a ride.” as I get in Bruce says “Hold on to the dash,” I looked at him, it made no sense, why, hold on to the dash, he spit out his window and nailed the throttle, oh sh_t the seats weren’t bolted down, I went flying rearward with no hope of grabbing that dash. Bruce laughed so hard he almost swallowed his chew. That’s how I remember Bruce.
Our prayers are with you all. I know this will be a great loss for the entire family. Tim and I were totally shocked Bruce was a one of a kind guy he will be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear the loss of Bruce. He was a good friend of Larry DeMoss. They worked together in Mooresville, In Summit platen company. Larry passed in Nov. of last year. Now they are in heaven talking Nascar and racing. God bless the family of Bruce.
im so sorry for your lose he was a really great man to his family and will be so very missed .Will be praying for all of you .may god watch over you all
Bruce was a great guy, he was definitely one you’d want as a friend rather than a enemy, had some funny times with Bruce back in the day, what a automotive genius he could fix anything, may God watch over his family and surround them with Angels of love my Prayers are with you
Debbie Mandy Bruce Jordon im so so sorry for your loss no words can make the pain you feeling right now i love ya and pray for you Bruce was a wonderful husband father and pappa i could only had wish myself my kids and grandkids could of have had a man just half as great as Bruce was to his family the few times we made it from fla to indy we loved being around him he made you feel welcomed and family you all will always be my family love you all and may God be with ya and help make this difficult time easier rest in peace Bruce and say hi to rest of the family in heaven
Debbie & family just heard about Bruce and I am so sorry for all of you. He was a great person & friend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss
Debbie you guys are in our thoughts and prayers, soo very sorry, there are really no words to express.,.hugs and prayers
Bruce was really a great guy. He would often joke about being the mayor of Gasburg. Will really miss him……..
Bruce was a awsome man loved working with him
So sad, such a wonderful person, loyal friend, great man.
Prayers for your family from the entire Cox family
We will always remember spending time with him at the village he will be missed this year!
Scott and I are so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts.
My heart is broken. Love Bruce being in my life. Rip Bruce we love you.
Mandy our thoughts and prayers will continue for your entire family. The Pienta family
Debbie I’m so very sorry for your & your families loss. Praying for all of you during this difficult time
To The Newlin Family, we send our thought’s and prayers to all ,from The Zirkelback Family.
Debbie,Amanda,Bruce & Jordan, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know you’ll be in my prayers during these difficult days. Please let me know if you need anything. Love you all!
Debbie and family, I am so sorry and am praying that you feel the comfort of God’s arms around you at this time of heartbreaking loss. Cherish the many memories you have and hold them close to your heart. Love and prayers,
Debbie so sorry for you and your families loss. God be with all of you at this time . Sending praying for all of you.
I will keep you in my prayers?
I’m glad I got to stop and see Bruce a while back and spend some time walkin around the place and talkin. Fine racing friend. Always glad to see Bruce. Fly on, brother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Roy, Sherri and family.
Was very sorry and hurt by the news Sat. morn. when I reported for work that my new buddy had passed, We were just talking earlier Friday at work about getting together to go racin’ in the spring.Such a great guy, I know his family is devastated and will miss him greatly, Harold Stroud
Loved Bruce like a brother . Did a lot of business with him . Saw him at Putnamville last summer . My heart goes out to you and your family . He will be truly missed . God bless .
Debbie and family so very sorry for the loss of a great guy. He will truly be missed by many. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you With Love, Mike & Karen Wagner
Debbie and Newlin & Family. I’m so very sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing!! I just wanted to say, I am praying for everyone. I remember when Bruce was younger always wanting to race some one or anyone for that matter just having fun and the laughters of enjoyment !!! He and Oscar Newhart were both just working on their cars and racing, always laughing!! Debbie he’s up in Heaven with so many other family members and friends, and they are having a great time!! No pain or illnesses, just fine. He’s watching over all of you always dear!!! I love you all !!!
We are so sorry for the loss of Bruce. He was a great friend. We are unable to make it to the visitation or the Funeral. Again he will be greatley missed. You have our prayers. Mark and Paula Scott
I’m very sorry to hear about Bruce. I really enjoyed having him as a customer, then an employee at Advance Auto Parts. I will always have good memories about Bruce. Chris Kramer
Debbie & Family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mavis
So sorry to hear of cousin Bruce’s passing!! Quite a shock to hear! He was way too young! I pray for the family to find peace and healing at this difficult time. Sorry, me and Larry couldn’t make it to the visitation or funeral, as we just found anout Bruce’s passing early this morning and didn’t have a chance to plan time off from work. God Bless! Debbie and Larry Reynolds
So sorry for your loss. Bruce had many friends and will be sadly missed by all. He’s up there spreading his wings now flying high. Always in our hearts and never forgotten.