WILMINGTON — Bruce Fredrick Allcorn, 74, loving brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend to so many, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020.
Bruce was born Dec. 23, 1945, in Winston Salem to Luther Herbert Allcorn Jr. and Dorothea Adler Allcorn. Bruce was part of the 1963 graduating class of Southwest High School, Clemmons. He served in the U.S. Navy and went on to have a successful career in project management at Bahnson Inc. before moving to Charlotte and joining Robertson Airtech. Bruce retired in 2002 and moved full-time to Wilmington.
Bruce had a passion for cars. He was a member of the British Motor Club of Cape Fear and attended many car shows. Bruce loved animals, especially cats. He was known to rescue strays, and he always opened his heart and home to any cats in need. He often traveled to to Bonaire. There, he developed a love for the donkey sanctuary and their mission.
Bruce had an infectious smile and a kind and compassionate spirit. He was always willing to help a friend or stranger, who would then become a friend. He had a quick wit and could effortlessly make you laugh. His sense of humor was one of a kind.
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dorothea Adler Allcorn and Luther Herbert Allcorn Jr.; and brother, Quentin Allcorn.
Bruce is survived by his brother, Luther Allcorn III; sister, Elsbeth Diehl (Robert Diehl); niece, Amber Spencer (Greg Spencer); great-niece, Hadley Spencer; and great-nephew, Rowan.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please send an email to [email protected] to be added to the contact list. Pictures and stories are also welcomed and appreciated. The account will be run by Amber.
Donations in Bruce’s honor may be made to the following organizations that Bruce was passionate about: Friends of Felines and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Share online condolences with the family at Coble Funeral and Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
