Obituary

Ralph Edward Bruce received his heavenly wings at home on Tuesday, June 15,2021. He was born on March 20,1955, in Charlotte, NC. The son of the late Ralph and Zeollie Morgan. He was raised with five sisters and brothers, and a host of cousins. Ralph was educated by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. For a brief period, he attended Omaha Public Schools (Omaha, Nebraska). Returning to Charlotte, he graduated from Harry P. Harding High School in1973.

On August 4, 1990, Ralph married Rosita Izzard. With their union, the merging of their sons created a complete family. In 2004 they were given the opportunity to raise their granddaughter. He became a member of Christ Resurrection Church. He worked behind the scenes with his wife in the childrens' ministry. Ralph was a team member of the Hilton Hotel Center City family. There, he earned numerous awards and received the title of the longest standing employee with more than 30 years of service. An avid motorcycle rider, Ralph was an original member of THE CHARIOTS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE CLUB. He served as vice-president, and worked hard to ensure new members learned the history of the club, and how to maintain integrity and dignity, along with the joy of riding.

Leaving to cherish his memories, are his wife, Rosita; two sons; Ralph Tanner (mother; Brenda Tanner), and Carl Izzard (Stephanie), mother-in-law; Barbara Izzard, one brother; Richard Bruce (Gwen), two sisters; Renai Bruce, Radelle Herndon (Raymon) of Kings Mountain, NC, two aunts; Hattie Harville, Shirley Massey of Columbus, OH, and one uncle; Joseph Massey, grandchildren; Taliah Thompson, Jamyah Tanner, J'Karri Anderson, Ralph Tanner, Jr, and Ramonte` Tanner, one great-granddaughter; Aa'lani McKinney, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His extended family includes: THE CHARIOTS OF THUNDERMOTORCYCLE CLUB, the Hilton Hotel Center City team members, Kenny Perry and family, the Pastor and members of Christ Resurrection Church, and his neighbors on Westridge Drive.