Bruce Gerald Caraway, Sr. died peacefully and went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on February 13, 2015. A Dallas native, he attended Dallas ISD schools graduating from Lincoln High School where he played center on the football team. A man who served people, he worked in food and beverage for many years as a waiter, bartender and maitre’d at the Baker and Adolphus hotels and Dallas Athletic Club. He was an agent with Atlanta Life Insurance and masseur at the downtown YMCA. He retired from the Brook Hollow Golf Club after 37 years as manager of the men’s locker room. Mr. Caraway was one of the original founders of the legendary “Original” Kliff Club in Oak Cliff.
Funeral services for Bruce Gerald Caraway, Sr., father of Councilman Caraway scheduled for Friday
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mattie Mathis Caraway, his children, Bruce Caraway Jr., Dwaine Caraway, Estella Caraway Savage, his five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church, 3907 R. L. Parish Sr. Ave., (formerly Bertrand Ave.) in Dallas. The celebration of his life service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. at Good Street Baptist Church, 3110 Bonnie View Rd., also in Dallas.
Great man, Mr Bruce RIP
Prayers for the family and friends.
You will be missed