J. Bruce Hoye, age 75, of North Platte, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at his home. He was born February 21, 1941 in Grand Island, NE to J. Gerald and Ila (Burmood) Hoye. Bruce received his Masters in Art and Administration at Kearney State and Undergraduate at Hastings College. On October 30, 1965 he was united in marriage to Charlene Dudek of Fullerton, NE. He was employed by the North Platte Public Schools as an art teacher for 29 years. Bruce was a member of the Presbyterian Church, USA, Platte Valley Lodge #32 A.F. & A.M., Tehama Temple of the Shrine, NRA, Trapshooting, and Skeet Shooting Association, Platte River Sportsmen’s Club, Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver, and received a Manitoba Canada Master Angler Released Award and North America. Survivors include his wife; Charlene of North Platte, children; Sharese (James) Wallace, Kaitlyn and Ashley of Columbus, OH, Greg (Tracy) Hoye, Ava, Justine, Carmen and Calvin of Omaha, and Kurt Hoye Jessica and Abigail of Sidney, NE and a cousin; Jenise Harper of Southern CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Presbyterian Church in North Platte with Pastor Lyle Anderson officiating, with Masonic rites by Platte Valley Lodge No. 32 A.F. & A. M. Private family graveside services will be at the Wood River Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.