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Bruce Paul Elsberry

December 3, 1940 –

Bruce Paul Elsberry
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.