Bruce Edward Patrick

Bruce Edward Patrick, 62, of Spartanburg, died at his home March 30, 2026. Bruce was born February 1, 1964, in Paris, Kentucky, the son of Juanita Patrick Thaxton of Spartanburg and the late Paul Edward Patrick of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

He was a graduate of Dorman High School, Spartanburg Methodist College, cum laude, and the University of South Carolina. He recently retired from his position as Human Services Specialist with Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center. He was a communicant of Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Peter Conroy of Summerville, SC, two nephews- Patrick Conroy of Charlotte, NC, and Porter Conroy of Washington DC, and a niece, Haley Ann Conroy of Lansing, Michigan.

He was predeceased by his father, his maternal grandparents Ed and Eloise Wilson of Union, SC and his paternal grandparents, Bruce and Elizabeth Patrick of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky.

Visitation will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, April 9, 2026 beginning at 12:30 P.M., followed by a service in the sanctuary at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the family burial plot at Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, SC.

The family would like to express appreciation to the staffs of Gibbs Cancer Center and Spartanburg Regional Home Hospice for the care they gave Bruce during his nine-year valiant struggle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bruce’s favorite cause, Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 or online at conniemaxwell.com