On November 14, 1940, Brufus Whitfield was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a son of the late Brufus Whitfield, Sr. and Gladys Whitfield. He received his education in the public school system of Portsmouth. He accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour at an early age and was baptized. In 1961, Brufus, also known as Bruce, ventured to New York City, New York where he worked in the Fur District. He met and married the former Jessie Mae Coad. To this union, Vincent and Javonne were born. In 1999, he relocated to South Carolina. Bruce had a big heart, and was often out-spoken, fun loving, charismatic and an all around no-nonsense person. Despite his handicap, fishing and crabbing were his passion. He reveled in his grandchildren. On Sunday morning, November 25, 2012, God, in His infinite mercy and wisdom, put an end to Bruce's suffering and called him home to rest. He leaves to cherish precious memories: his devoted and loving wife of 41 years, Jessie M. Whitfield; eight children, Brucie Whitfield, Vincent B. Coad, Javonne D. Whitfield, Joseph, Jeremiah, Joshua (Michelle), Azurde and Anita Jordan; twenty-three (23) grandchildren; fourteen (14) great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Virgie) Whitfield; one sister, Jean D. Roberts; in-laws, Janie L. Gethers, Joseph (Althia) Coad, James (Hazel) Coad, and Richard (Hattie) Coad; two aunts, Rosa Young and Geneva Codes; special friends, James and Alberta Jones; godson, Kenny Montgomery; goddaughter, Sonya "Suzie" Thorpe; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.