Bruce N. Coburn, Jr.

Bruce N. Coburn Jr. died on September 14, 2019. He was 71. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was the son of the late Bruce N. Coburn Sr. and Virginia Thomas Coburn. He moved to Warner Robins as a child and graduated from Northside High School in 1966. He married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Sandra Odom Coburn, in 1967. He proudly served his country for more than 28 years in the United States Navy. He enlisted in 1968 and was selected for an officer training program, retiring as a Captain in 1997. During his distinguished naval career, he served as a Commanding Officer at Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) in Guam, was the Assistant Commander for Space Technology of the Naval Space and Warfare Systems Command, and eventually became Director of the Operational Support Office of the National Reconnaissance Office.

He held a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science, and a Master of Science degree with a specialization in Electronic Warfare. He was a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College and was designated a proven sub-specialist in Electronic Warfare, Space Systems Engineering, and Naval Technical Intelligence.

Bruce is best remembered as a humble servant of Jesus Christ and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was committed to his church family at Houston Lake Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon. Of all his titles, he most cherished being called Pop Pop by his ten grandchildren, whom he adored and spoiled. He loved being with his family, traveling, and playing golf.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandi Coburn, of Warner Robins; his sister, Ginny McEarchern (Dean) of Stockbridge, GA; his loving children, Alicia Mangels (John) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Mike Coburn (Carrie) of Charlotte, NC; Terri Huffstetler (John) of Kalamazoo, MI; and Kristi Book (Nate) of Lewisberry, PA; and his ten grandchildren.

Visitation for Mr. Coburn will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Houston Lake Presbyterian Church. Services will be held immediately following at 12:00 noon, also at Houston Lake Presbyterian Church. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of handling these arrangements.