Bruce Mcgrew

Bruce McGrew, 51, of Corning passed away at his home on February 14, 2022.

Bruce was born on December 1, 1970 in Pocahontas. He was the minister for Success Church of Christ and was passionate about spreading God’s word. He was also the technology director for Neelyville School District R4 in Neelyville, MO and loved working on computers. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed duck hunting, working on cars, and spending time on his lawn tractor. Bruce was a family man and loved spending time with his wife, sons, extended family and friends.

On April 17, 1992, he married Brenda Roark, who survives. They would have celebrated their 30 ^th wedding anniversary in April. Other survivors include their sons Drake and Jaxon McGrew of the home; mother Helen McGrew of Success; brother Jim (Angie) McGrew of Corning; sister Mary Helen (Jim) Mullinnax of Mt. Carmel, IL; mother-in-law, Wanda Roark of McDougal; sister-in-laws, Karla Newboles and Leanna Glasgow of McDougal; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including a loving church congregation.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Oral McGrew; father-in-law Jack Roark; special brother-in-law Jay Rigdon; infant nephew, Liam McGrew; and infant nieces Paisley and Penelope McGrew; aunts Pat Conley and Wanda Scott; and dear friend Chad Pennington.

Pallbearers will be Matt Woolard, Rob Asher, Bo Roark, Todd Smith, Jason Guthrie, and Greg Mock.

Memorials may be made to Bubba’s Place Preschool, 710 9 ^th St., Corning, AR 72422 or Noah’s Ark Preschool 500 W 4 ^th St., Corning, AR 72422.

Visitation will be Thursday February 17, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will be conducted Friday February 18, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Ermert Funeral Home with Kent McDaniel, Aaron Burton, and Chris Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow at Hitt Cemetery in Success.