John "Bruce" Jefcoat, 56, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was born Friday, March 12, 1965, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and the Burial will follow in Union Line Cemetery. Bro. Phil Smith will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

Bruce was of Baptist faith. Before retiring due to his disabilities, he worked for 38 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator. An active member of the West Jones Pride Band Boosters. His favorite past time was spending time with his sons, grandchildren, grilling and hunting. He was a light in every room he entered.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Bruce Jefcoat, grandparents, Henry and Persada Jefcoat, John and Thelma Holloway, mother-in-law, Jane Russell.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Rita Jefcoat, sons, Dalton Jefcoat (Emily), Michael Herrington (Rachel), Brandon Herrington (Sarah), Hunter Herrington, grandchildren, Robert, Jessie, Taylor, Marcella, Skylar, Connor, Rhett, Wes, mother, Ada Merle Jefcoat, sister, Terese Johnson (Mark), and a host of nieces and nephews, his lap baby, Trinket.

Pallbearers will be Dalton Jefcoat, Michael Herrington, Brandon Herrington, Hunter Herrington, Brian Johnson, Mark Johnson, and Johnny Scarbrough.

Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Watson, Scott Taylor, and Tony "Lurch" Freeman.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com