Bruce Edward Sandlin, Sr.

Bruce Edward Sandlin, Sr, age 78, of Preble County, OH passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the VA Hospice Care Unit in Dayton, OH due to a long illness of liver failure. He was born October 3, 1946 in Preble County to the late Elmer and Daisy (Rader) Sandlin. Bruce served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968. He worked for many years as a drywall and construction finisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Bonnie Phillips and Marie McDermitt; and brother Floyd Short. He is survived by his children Bruce E. (Ashley) Sandlin, Jr, Dawn Sandlin (Mick) Feix; Kendall (Rachel) Worley and her children, Jason (Angelique) Worley and Mandi Rae Gibbs; sister Elaine (Rue) Morris; brothers Melvin (Faith) Sandlin, Jeff (Richaline) Sandlin and Steve (Beverly) Sandlin; grandchildren Blake Sandlin, Nicholas Sandlin, Eric Feix, Braedon Feix, Ryan Feix, Triston Gibbs, Claudia Worley, Alijah Worley, Nathan Worley and Britney Waddell; great grandchildren Ali, Zoey, Aerolyn, Nicholas Jr., Jaxson, Addilyn, Cooper, Preston, Aaliyah, Rylee, Annie, Devin, Sophia, Easton, Xavier and Reagan; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Bruce loved his family very much and will be sadly missed by many. Following in the days to come the family will announce a Celebration of Life service. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.