FRANKLIN - Bruce Frederick Knecht, 90, passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, into the loving arms of Jesus.
He leaves behind a devoted wife of 66 years, Yvonne Knecht; a daughter, Eva Marie Mills and her husband, Roger; and son, Bruce Allen Knecht and his wife, Robin Renee Knecht; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Bruce proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was an iron worker for 50 years and then a real estate broker. He also built a gym and boys dormitory for Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida. Bruce was also instrumental in starting Keystone Bible Church in Florida that met in their home with a handful of people. Today, Keystone has its own building with about 500 members. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working.
In addition to loving his wife, children and family, he loved the Lord Jesus, his church, Victory Baptist, pastor, Rusty Wolfrey, all of the wonderful church members and his many friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 28 at Victory Baptist Church, with the Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.
The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 278 Victory Baptist Church Road, Sylva, NC 28779
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be made at maconfuneralhome.com.