Bruce Holes, 70, of 3414 Rt. 646, Gifford, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence.
Born June 28, 1949 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Charles and Ruth A. (Collins) Holes. He was a 1968 graduate of Bradford High School.
Bruce was drafted into the Unites States Army on April 2, 1969. He served his country honorably and was discharged on December 10, 1970.
On May 25, 1985 in Bradford he married Jill (Byerley) Thiel Holes who survives.
Bruce had been employed at Halliburton for 18 years, Maple Manor Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services for six years as a Residential Assistant. Prior to his retirement he was a dispatcher for Superior Well Services.
Bruce took his involvement with AA very seriously and was a friend of Bill. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, most especially the time spent with his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Poppy".
He was an avid bowler for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, following football and NASCAR. He was a former member of the Bradford Lodge F&AM, Orak Gratto where he clowned with Joey Clowns, Bradford Moose and Elks Club.
Surviving in addition to his wife Jill of 34 years, are two sons, Brian (Cerese) Holes, of Normandy TN, and Richard Holes, of York, two sisters, Karen (the late Sharkie) Thomas, of Cyclone, and Cheryl (Mark Russell) Covert, of Cyclone, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robbie Thiel, and one brother Larry Holes.
Friends will be received on Monday February 10, 2020, from 2pm to 4 pm and 6pm to 8pm at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Gifford, where funeral and committal services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, with Rev. Max Simms, Pastor officiating. Military Honors will follow by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford, in Rosehill Cemetery in Smethport.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made toMcGuire Memorial Foundation, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton PA 15066, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arraignments are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com