Arthur “Bruce” Pleasant

Arthur “Bruce” Pleasant, 72, of Carson, California, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015. He was born on July 30, 1943 to Thelma (Cornute) and Lorenzo Pleasant in Huntington, West Virginia. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, brother William Richard (Pee-Wee) Pleasant and sister Sybil Carey. Bruce was the fourth child of nine of his siblings.

Bruce grew up in Burlington, Ohio and the family relocated to Columbus, Ohio in 1958. Bruce attended East High School and furthered his education in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed throughout the Columbus area working at the Lennox Company and he loved working alongside his Uncle Roy Cornute at his Gas Station.

Bruce left Columbus in 1965 to Los Angeles, California in which he started his family. He was employed at Filon Fiberglass Company and later was employed at the Santa Ana Post Office as the Maintenance Supervisor. He retired in 2003 after twenty-four years of service.

Bruce was loved by everyone and passed away quietly surrounded by his family. Bruce’s smile and sense of humor would light up a room. He had a way of telling you how he felt and always kept it 100 percent. Bruce enjoyed many things in life however, he truly enjoyed jazz music. Bruce spent most of his time surrounding himself with his family, friends and neighbors.

He was loyal in all aspects of his life. Bruce left to cherish his precious memories his loving wife Gail Pleasant of over forty years, two daughters Teesha Simmons and Tiffani Pleasant (Michael), two beautiful granddaughters Jazmyn Simmons and Brooklin Morton. Brothers and Sisters all of Columbus Ohio, Mary S. Pleasant (Charles), Roland Pleasant (Carol), Connie Pleasant, Donnis Pleasant (DJ), Thurman Pleasant (Vera) and Herman Pleasant (Sarah) along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.