Roy Bruner, age 72, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Water Valley, MS. He was born July 16, 1939 in Water Valley, MS to the late Raymond Harris and Rosie Gore Bruner. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a telecommunications engineer. He earned an associate degree in forestry and agriculture and after he retired he worked as a handyman helping his neighbors and others. Roy was a member of North Main Street Methodist Church and he enjoyed fishing, hunting small game and being outdoors..
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. John Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in the Palestine Cemetery in Yalobusha County, MS.
Roy is survived by his daughter, Natascha Bruner of Water Valley, MS; his son, Michael (Gail) Bruner of Heathsville, VA; a brother, Raymond Bruner of Water Valley, MS; three grandchildren, Tyler and Caroline Bruner and Marie Elutrio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lily Ada Constance Bruner and two sisters, Margaret Tutor and Irene Cheatham.