Fred Marvin Cruce, 79, entered eternal life Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.

Mr. Cruce was born March 2, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Marvin and Laura (Parvin) Cruce. Fred married the love of his life, Jeanette “Jeani” McCullough in 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked in construction and was a member of Ft. Worth Lumberman’s Association, and Texas Westeneers Riding Club. Fred was a kind and loving husband to Jeani as well as an amazing father to their children, Chad and Chelby. He grew up on the north side of Ft. Worth and had many lifelong friends.

Fred was fond of fast cars and fast horses. He also enjoyed golf, hunting, dominos, and fishing. Mostly, he loved his family. He never missed an event or game. Fred rooted on all his grandkids in every sport and loved them all. He will be deeply missed.

Fred leaves behind his beloved family, Jeanette “Jeani” Cruce of Cartwright, OK; son Chad Cruce and wife, Amie of Denison, TX; daughter, Chelby Cruce-Dugger and Chris Greene of Ponder, TX; grandchildren, Justin and Katelyn Cruce, Cade and Sarah Cruce, Cord Cruce, Mollie Rangel, Matthew Rangel, Jaxson Dugger, Cooper Dugger, Sawyer Dugger, Ryder Dugger, and brother, Robert Cruce of Killeen, TX.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Hills Church in North Richland Hills, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Natasha’s Ark. This organization helps Ukrainian orphans both of physically and spiritually. Natasha’s Ark, 3537 Landy Lane, North Richland Hills, TX 76118.

Condolences may be registered online at www. fisherfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison.