Obituary of Bruce L. Brassfield

Bruce L Brassfield, the son of Olan and Nancy (Mutchler) Brassfield, was born July 1, 1954, in Newton, Iowa.  Bruce graduated from the Ft. Dodge Senior High School with the class of 1972.  Following high school Bruce joined the United States Air Force.

On March 18, 1980, Bruce was united in marriage with Debbie Lou Price in Arkansas.  Bruce was career military, serving from 1972-1992.  He retired as a Master Sargent Crew Chief of a C-130.  During retirement, Bruce started Brassfield Computer Repair.  Bruce enjoyed computers and NASCAR racing.  He was a member of the Jasper County Vietnam Veterans; the V.F.W., Newton Post #1655 and the American Legion, Newton Post #111.

Bruce died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home in Altoona, Iowa.  He was 66 years old.  Bruce was preceded in death by his father Ole Brassfield and his brother, Kenneth Brassfield.

Those left to honor Bruce’s memory include his wife, Debbie Brassfield; his daughter, Emily Brassfield; his son Sean Brassfield and his mother, Nancy Daniels.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton.  The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time.  Memorials may be designated to Disabled American Veterans and may be left at the funeral home.