Howard Bruce Baise

Howard Bruce Baise, age 77 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Baptist Health Louisville. Bruce was born on July 10, 1948 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late Bronnie Hugh Baise and Edith Butler Baise. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran and was a longtime flooring installation and sales professional. Bruce was self employed for many years, ending his career as a top notch salesman with Carpet Mart. Bruce was very proud of his military service and encouraged other young men and women to stay in the service until they could retire. He loved being in the outdoors and enjoying nature, including fishing and duck hunting.  In his younger years he loved playing softball.  Bruce had a love and bond with his dogs that never ended. He enjoyed his family and friends and always cherished his "Pop's Angels". Above all, he loved his wife and the life they built together with their children. In addition to his parents Bruce was preceded in death by one brother Butler Hugh Baise and one brother-in-law Shelby Riddle along with other loved ones, Sherry Ann Walker and Kelly Wayne Cockerill.

Survivors Include:
His Wife- Lydia Riddle Baise of Louisville, KY
One Daughter- Donna Cockerill(John) of Shepherdsville, KY
Two Sons- Michael Baise(Dredra) of Somerset, KY and Jason Baise of Louisville, KY
One Brother- Gary Baise of Burkesville, KY
One Sister- Jimmie Bryant(Tom) of Burkesville, KY
Seven Grandchildren- Samantha Allen(Jon), Ryan Whelan(Taylor), Justin Whelan, Mitchell Cockerill(Myrandah), Kasey Cockerill(Charlie), Brandon Baise, Lexi Baise
Five Great Grandchildren- Walker, Isla, Landon, Bella, and Eli
Nieces and Nephews- Jay Baise, Todd Baise, Tracy McNally, Ronda Clutts, Keith Riddle, Jameye Harbison, Michael Barnhart, Randy Garner
His Aunt- Jean McCoy
Brothers-in-law- Rondal Riddle and Donnie Riddle
and a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral Service:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in Marrowbone Cemetery with military honors. Family requests visitation on Friday, Oct 17th from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M. and on Saturday  October 18th from 6 A.M. until time for the funeral service at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home

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