Howard “Bruce” Williams

Howard “Bruce” Williams, 80, of Vevay, formerly of Bloomfield, was born November 8, 1943 in Linton and passed away on March 10, 2024 at Norton King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison. He was the son of Raymond and Doris (Lynch) Williams. Bruce graduated in 1961 from Bloomfield High School. Bruce was inducted into the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. In 1967, Bruce became a member of the Indiana State Police and was assigned to the Connersville Post. He was later assigned to the Versailles Post until his retirement in September 2001. Bruce was united in marriage on March 2, 1968 to Patricia Long at the First Christian Church in Bloomfield. Bruce was a former detective for 21 years and was a detective squad sergeant for eight of those years. He later worked for the Switzerland County Commissioners for 16 years as a commissioner’s assistant and county manager. Bruce served as a board member on various boards for Switzerland County. He was a charter member of the Switzerland County Lions Club and was a member of the Vevay American Legion Post 185. Bruce was a member of the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and trustee. Bruce enjoyed reading British mysteries, watching his grandchildren play sports, mushroom hunting, traveling and boating on the Ohio River.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Patrick (Natalie) and Eric (Erin) of Vevay; grandchildren, Jacob, Isaac, Nathaniel, Bowe and Otto. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, R. Beuford, Otto and Ronald; and sister-in-law, Sondra.

Visitation will be 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2024, Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry St., Vevay, IN. 47043.

Graveside Service: 1 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bloomfield will full military rites.

Memorial contributions: Mt. Sterling Baptist Church or Switzerland County YMCA. www.haskellandmorrison.com