Chad Jeremy Cruce

Chad Jeremy Cruce, 28, of Gainesville, passed away suddenly at his home on July 16, 2011.  Chad was born in Orange County and has been a lifelong resident of the area.  He was in the Army National Guard and was a Corrections Officer at Lancaster Correctional Institute.  Chad was athletic and an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, body building and training.  He was also an avid gator fan.

He is survived by his wife of three years, Jennie Cruce and daughter Arden Paige Cruce of Gainesville, parents Ira and Margaret Cruce, brother Mark W. Cruce all of Alachua, and many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and Team Cruce.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 13920 U.S. 441, Alachua, Fla., with Pastor Marty Basinger officiating and a reception will follow.  Please sign the guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com.