Bruce C. Matlock, Jr., 68, of Scottsbluff, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Regional Wes Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place and his Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with a rosary service at 1pm. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Bruce’s honor be made in care of his family to be designated at a later date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Bruce’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Bruce C. Matlock Jr. was a caring son, brother, partner, father, papa and friend. He was born on February 12th, 1953, to Bruce and Delores (Lola) Matlock in Scottsbluff Nebraska. He attended school in Scottsbluff and made many lifelong friends.
Bruce was a legend on 9th Street. He enjoyed telling stories about the “good ol’ days”. He was loved by many in his community and made friends easily.
Growing up he had a love for music and was an amazing drummer. He played for several bands and cherished the friends and memories he made with them along the way.
Another passion in Bruce’s life was his love of classic cars. He spent many hours detailing, painting, and building them in his shop or backyard. He was very proud of all of them and could tell you everything about each one he ever had. His latest project being his 1955 Ford pickup in which he envisioned he and Toby cruising down the road headed to the next car show.
Bruce owned Bruce’s Tavern for many years where he loved seeing his old friends and meeting new ones. He had many lifelong friends that always held a special place in his heart. Bruce was never too busy to lend a helping hand or heartfelt ear to his family and friends.
The past 10 years had brought a new adventure to his life when he met his loving partner Dawn Landis, his best friend, partner in crime and soul mate. Bruce was always a kid at heart until he met Dawn where he gained a stepdaughter Desiree, and an additional partner in crime Toby aka “Poopers”, they were inseparable and brought him joy every day. Bruce also loved spending time with his many other family members throughout Nebraska and Colorado. Family always meant the world to him.
Bruce is survived by his partner Dawn Landis, son Obit Omar Robles (Scottsbluff), stepdaughter Desiree Neidert, grandsons Obit Omar Robles and Tobias Neidert, sister Loma Aguilar (Colorado), sister Betty Casteneda (Scottsbluff), Jenny Renteria (Lincoln), and many nieces, nephews, and friends, all of which are devastated about the untimely loss of him.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father Bruce Matlock, mother Delores (Lola) Matlock and sister Francine Matlock Aguilera.
