Lee Ross Bruner

Wickliffe, KY – Lee Ross Bruner, age 84, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Ottawa, Kansas, to his late parents, Ross T. and Sadie (Jones) Bruner.

A devoted Elder at the Church of Christ, Lee was married for 64 years to the love of his life and was a dedicated husband. He worked for over forty years as an automotive equipment operator.

Lee is survived by his son, Kern Bruner (Bonnie) of Wickliffe, KY; two daughters, Kesha Drawbaugh (Steve) of Georgia and Karla Valentine of Florida; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann (Rhoades) Bruner, his parents, and three grandchildren, Pete, Melissa, and Kyle.

Memorial services are being planned by his family.

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