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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur "Bruce" Barrett, better known to us all as Bruce or "The Dancing Bear", on October 27, 2024. Born on October 2, 1962, he was a man full of life, love, and laughter. Bruce is predeceased by his mother, Nancy Bowyer, his father, Jim Barrett, and his stepfather, Jack Bowyer. He is also predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather, Ruby and Zack Bruton, and …

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A year later, I remain grateful to Arthur’s friends for contributing to support youth at No Fret Guitar Camps in his me…
A year later, I remain grateful to Arthur’s friends for contributing to support youth at No Fret Gu…
A year later, I remain grateful to Arthur’s friends for contribu…
I remain grateful for the support of youth at No Fret Guitar Camps in memory of “The Dancing Bear.”  Our volunteer base…
I remain grateful for the support of youth at No Fret Guitar Camps in memory of “The Dancing Bear.”…
I remain grateful for the support of youth at No Fret Guitar Cam…
We are honored and grateful to be selected to receive gifts in memory of The Dancing Bear.  His legacy will live on wit…
We are honored and grateful to be selected to receive gifts in memory of The Dancing Bear.  His leg…
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Community Involvement

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Attendee of

Vision Church

Favorites

What were Arthur's favorite ways to spend free time?
Watching Football or playing the Bass Guitar
Watching Football or playing the Bass Guitar
Watching Football or playing the Bass Guitar
What were Arthur's favorite sports teams?
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
What were Arthur's favorite songs or musical artists?
Christian Rock
Christian Rock
Christian Rock
What were Arthur's favorite books?
Anything about the Civil War
Anything about the Civil War
Anything about the Civil War

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Born

October 2nd, 1962
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Passed away

October 27th, 2024
Selma, NC

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Method of disposition

Cremation

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Arthur "The Dancing Bear" Barrett