Bruce Robert Dury, 69, of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland from 5:00pm-7:00pm.Bruce was born on March 13, 1940 in Passaic, NJ. He was an ordained preacher on August 14, 1988. Bruce loved studying his bible and teaching others the word of God. He had a heart for helping people with addictions. Bruce worked as a substance abuse counselor for many years in Pecos. He enjoyed doing art work, drawings and paintings.He is survived by his wife, Trisha Brooks-Dury of Midland; brother, Tom Dury and wife, Judy of Denver, Co; and their children, Jon, Debbie and Becky; brother, Claude Dury and wife, Chris of Des Moines, IA; and their children, Philip and Jennifer; step-mom, Jane Dury of Ashville, NC; son, Dwayne Harris and wife Heather of Manchester, CT; and their children, Edward and Grace; daughter, Felicia Cherry and husband, James of Odessa, TX; and their children, Parker, Paris, Phoenix, Presley, Peyton and Prince; mother-in-law, Dorothy Spann of Odessa, TX; numerous nieces nephews and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents, Casper and Joan Dury; his first wife, Cathy Dury.The family would like to express their gratitude towards all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Midland Memorial Hospital for their love, support and care they provided which was greatly appreciated. Thank you for all of the love and support from the workers and employees from Liberty Lift Solutions.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Oncology in Midland.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made to www.npwelch.com.,
