Bruce Campbell France Sr.
(November 10, 1947 - August 5, 2020)

Bruce Campbell France, Sr. was born in Huntington, West Virginia on November 10, 1947.  He was the youngest of seven (7) children born to Elmer “Kidney” France and Bertha Belle Miller France.  ​Having grown up in and around Huntington, he received his formal education through the Cabell County Public Schools system, culminating at Huntington High School.  Bruce was employed as a sanitation worker with the City of Huntington until his retirement. He attended Full Gospel Assembly.   ​Bruce was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and New York Giants football fan.  He seemed to derive great joy from his relationship with family,who were all special and dear to him.  A talented vocalist, Bruce was the lead singer with a popular local dance and show band known as The Kickin’ Mustangs.   ​In addition to both parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Lola Harris, as well as his siblings, Charles “Peg” Miller, Alta Mae “Honey” Walker, Ruby Miller, Guy Hunter, and Enid Germanine Chappell.   Among those that remain to sustain his legacy are his children: Bruce Justin Todd Davis, Cara Leann Davis, Bruce Campbell France, Jr., and Andre’ Maurice Branch; his one remaining brother, Larry Dean France; half sister: Stacy Johnson, grandchildren, Justin Todd Davis, Alaiya Cierra Davis, Christian Wanya Davis, Lakin Brianne Davis, Aubrey Sofia Sky Dotson, Kyra Destiny Evans, Jordan Laizon France, Kaiyan Kingsley France, China Markham, Andre’ Branch, Jr., Darrious Branch, and Marquis Branch.  In addition, Bruce always enjoyed the company of his special nephew and niece Lamont Miller and Renee’ Walker respectively,   He also relished the opportunity to socialize with his close friends, including Lowell “Chop” Cooper, Steward Jordan, Jr., Billy Congleton, Ronnie Jackson, “Ceecee” Perry, “Pappy” Davis, Dennis Chukwuemeka, and Finley Davis as well as with many others.   Bruce Campbell France will remain fondly in the memory of all of those that knew him.   A Memorial Service will be conducted 1:00 P.M, Friday, August 14, 2020 at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home with Bishop Samuel R. Moore officiating. Visitation will begin at noon.