Elijah Bruce Fennick, Sr., son of the late Kenneth Heyward and Naomi Fennick Simmons, was born on August 30, 1958 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina.

Bruce, as he was affectionately known by everyone, was a graduate of Berkeley High School, Moncks Corner, SC, Class of 1976. He attended Tennessee Tech where he studied engineering. He was a long distance truck driver for many years.

Bruce was a member of Moncks Corner AME Church. He served faithfully on the Trustee Board.

On September 11, 2010, Bruce was united in holy matrimony to Annette Keith whom he loved dearly. They enjoyed dining out and spending time together. Bruce especially enjoyed surprising Annette with beautiful flowers, "just because".

Bruce had such an infectious smile at all times. He loved his family unconditionally. Bruce loved being outside, gardening,  sports and making people laugh. He lived life to the fullest.

He  leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Mrs. Annette Keith-Fennick of Goose Creek, SC; children, Mrs. Shenae' Fennick-Walker (Leroy Jr.) and Mr. Elijah B. Fennick, Jr. (Melissa); grandchildren, Jamelia, Leena, Meleeia, Serena, and soon to be Cali; mother, Mrs. Naomi Fennick Simmons; brother, Mr. Michael Fennick, Sr.; uncle, Mr. William Fennick, Jr.; aunt, Mrs. Josephine Fennick; father-in-law, Mr. Calvin Witherspoon, Sr.; sister-in-law, Patty Goodwine (Arnold); brothers-in-law, Alphonzo Keith, Alexander Witherspoon (Paula), Elijah Witherspoon (Priscilla) and James Witherspoon (Dorothy), and Wendell Green (Terrika); extended family, Mr. Anthony Myers, Sr. (Gloria) and the Moultrie, Williams and Bennett families; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held Monday, June 28, 2021, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd's House Outreach Ministry, 326 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek, SC. Burial will be in St. James AME Cemetery, Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC.