Mr. Bruce Walter Bender Sr., age 65, of Dalton, Georgia departed this life, Tuesday January 16, 2024. He was born October 11, 1958 in Dalton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Walter Bender.

He is survived by his mother, Elona Heinze Bender of Dalton, GA; sons, Bruce Bender Jr. and Marisol Pina of Chatsworth, GA, Paul Bender of Dalton, GA; daughter, Nichole and Jamie Franks of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Nicholas, Noah and Halo Bender.

He will be laid to rest beside his father at the West Hill Cemetery.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.