Obituary of Bruce Brownlee

Bruce Cresswell Brownlee, age 65, of Roanoke, AL, died Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Tanner East Alabama Medical Center in Wedowee from a sudden illness.  Visitation will be Thursday, April 25, 10:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Roanoke, immediately followed by an 11:00 AM memorial service with Rev. Chris Martin officiating.

Bruce was born in Greenville, SC, on January 9, 1954, and grew up in Decatur, Alabama.  After graduating from Auburn University, he started his own company, The Agency Advantage, and had a successful career in software development.  Bruce enjoyed many hobbies, especially building and flying radio controlled airplanes and was an active member of the Cheaha Radio Control Club.  Also an avid HAM radio operator, he was a member of the Randolph County Emergency Radio Club.  Bruce learned the love of these hobbies as a teenager from his father. He also enjoyed spending time on the water at Lake Martin with family and friends.  Bruce was a member of the Roanoke First United Methodist Church and the Men’s Bible Class.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Neighbors Brownlee; daughter, Laurel Brownlee Roberts (Darryl) of Columbus, GA; mother, Betty Harrell Brownlee of Decatur, AL; sister, Amanda Brownlee Rice (John) of Madison, AL; and nephews, Daniel Patrick Rice and Jonathan Lawrence Rice.  Bruce was preceded in death by his father, John Lawrence Brownlee and younger brother, John Harrell Brownlee.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roanoke First United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice.