Bruce Paul Elsberry
December 3, 1940 –
Bruce Paul Elsberry was born in Tampa, Florida, on December 3, 1940. He departed this life at home in Ruskin, Florida, on April 22, 2020, after a lengthy illness.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Paul Sam Elsberry, and his mother, Mary Louise Rawls. Bruce leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Betty Hester; a daughter, Eva Elsberry (husband Nicklos Byrd); two stepsons, Kevin Taylor (Terrina) and Keith Taylor; and three grandchildren: Jesse, Rachel and Shelby. He is also survived by two brothers, Terry Elsberry (Lynn) and Ross Elsberry (Vicki); numerous nieces and a nephew.
Bruce was a lifelong tomato farmer with The Elsberry Family Farms. He loved to fish and spend weekends on Lil Gasparilla Island.
A heartfelt thanks to Amanda Hall and Earl Acosta, his personal caregivers. Hospice Green Team was always there to help.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Paul Sam Elsberry, and his mother, Mary Louise Rawls. Bruce leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Betty Hester; a daughter, Eva Elsberry (husband Nicklos Byrd); two stepsons, Kevin Taylor (Terrina) and Keith Taylor; and three grandchildren: Jesse, Rachel and Shelby. He is also survived by two brothers, Terry Elsberry (Lynn) and Ross Elsberry (Vicki); numerous nieces and a nephew.
Bruce was a lifelong tomato farmer with The Elsberry Family Farms. He loved to fish and spend weekends on Lil Gasparilla Island.
A heartfelt thanks to Amanda Hall and Earl Acosta, his personal caregivers. Hospice Green Team was always there to help.