Bruce McCraw

Gaffney, SC - - Bruce Walter McCraw, 58, of 105 Desert Primose Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Patricia (Patti) Humphrey McCraw and the son of E. Kay McCormick McCraw of Gaffney and the late Walter Dean McCraw. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School and Winthrop College. Bruce was a retired teacher from Bessemer City Central School and member of Providence Baptist Church. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and Papa. Bruce was a hard worker, an avid hunter, and well respected by every person who knew him. He was an ever-present helping hand.

In addition to his wife and mother, also surviving is his son, Andrew B. McCraw of Duncan; two daughters, Morgan M. Wood (Stephen) of Pauline, and Anna K. McCraw of Gaffney; a sister, Mariam Beth McCraw; four grandchildren, Eliza G. Wood, Emery A. Wood, Rowan E. Wood, and Stephen J. Wood Jr; and his dearest friends, Pat and Jim Jelacic, Daryl and Cynthia Duncan, Mark Duncan, and Kevin Stanford. Bruce was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bruce and Margaret Douglas McCormick; and his paternal grandparents, Forrest and Jeanette McCraw.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Providence Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00PM at the church with Dr. Scott Peterson officiating.  Interment will be in Providence Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, you can send love and contributions to, Providence Baptist Church "Youth Group"  P.O. Box 538, Gaffney, SC 29342.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC