Background
Bruce, Joe Byrd was born on December 21, 1939 in Baxter, Tennessee, United States. Son of Phy Landon and Anna Beulah (Rodgers) Bruce.
Bruce, Joe Byrd was born on December 21, 1939 in Baxter, Tennessee, United States. Son of Phy Landon and Anna Beulah (Rodgers) Bruce.
Bachelor of Science, Tennessee Technology University, 1963. Postgrad in Banking, La State University, 1970—1973.
Vice president, cashier, director First National Bank, Cookeville, Tennessee, 1964—1973. President, Chief Executive Officer Citizens Bank of Blount County, Maryville, since 1973.
American Red Cross, 1974—1975. Chairman Cerebral Palsy Telephon, Cookeville, 1971. Campaign chairman Blout County United Way, 1978, president, 1980—1981, board directors, 1975—1981, Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation, 1968—1970.
Member of Maryville C. of C (board directors 1975-1980, president elect 1985), Maryville Kiwanis (board director 1976-1979).
Children: LaFollette, Mary Jo.