Bobby Joe Kruse

Mr. Kruse passed away April 04, 2017 in Gladewater, Texas.
Mr. Kruse was born January 22, 1933 in Simms, Texas to the late Charlie Lee Kruse and Ora L. Tidwell-Kruse. He served in the United States Army.
Joe was a good and very, respected man. He was a thoughtful and generous friend, brother and a loving husband. He was a friend to anyone who needed a friend. The best daddy and “bestest” Pawpaw ever.
He loved fishing, especially for catfish. His Beloved Cat Tom will dearly miss his loving and caring companion.
He will be truly missed every day by the family and friends he has left behind including his wife Vera Louise Kruse; son Joe Travis Kruse and wife Traci of Union Grove, Texas, daughter; Teresa St. John and husband Jim of Gladewater, Texas and grandchild Kassidy Jo Kruse. He is also survived by Brother Curtis Kruse of Longview, Texas and sister Shirley Quaas of Tyler, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; John Kruse and Travis Kruse, and sister Ima Dean Bounds.
Services for Mr. Kruse will be held on April 07, 2017 in the Croley Funeral Chapel of Gladewater, Texas at 11 A.M. with visitation on Thursday April 06, 2017 from 6-8pm. Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gregg County.