Bruce Frederick Knecht, 90, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, into the loving arms of Jesus.

He leaves behind a devoted wife of sixty-six years, Yvonne Knecht; a daughter, Eva Marie Mills and her husband, Roger, a son, Bruce Allen Knecht and his wife, Robin Renee Knecht; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was an iron worker for fifty years and then a Real Estate Broker. He also built a gym and boys dormitory for Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida. Bruce was also instrumental in starting Keystone Bible Church in Florida that met in their home with a handful of people. Today, Keystone has its own building with about 500 members. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working.

In addition to loving his wife, children and family, he loved the Lord Jesus, his church, Victory Baptist, pastor, Rusty Wolfrey, all of the wonderful church members and his many friends and neighbors.

Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, November 28 2020 at Victory Baptist Church, with Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Due to COVID-19, the family requests masks be worn, and social distancing mandates be followed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 278 Victory Baptist Church Road, Sylva, NC 28779

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com