Bruce Kourim

Bruce Allan Kourim, 58, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away peacefully Thursday, March 3, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Born on April 2, 1963, in Rayland, Ohio to Jerry and Rose Kourim, Bruce graduated from Buckeye North High School in 1981 where he loved playing football & baseball. After graduating, he worked for the coal mines until 1986 when he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career in construction in 1986, moving to Winston-Salem in 1988 and taking part in building the clinical sciences building at Wake Forest Baptist Health. In 1996, he started his first company, Forsyth Drywall & Fireproofing. And in 2005, he opened his second company, Piedmont Wall & Ceiling. It was a lifelong dream to own his own business.

He is survived by his wife Jo Kourim to whom he was happily married for 32 years raising two daughters together. Daughter Kristen Law (Grayson Law), grandchildren Ayden Law and Reagan Law, and daughter Kelley Crawford (Nathaniel Weaver). He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Kourim. He is also survived by his mother, Rose Kourim; brothers Brian Kourim (Dee Kourim) and Danny Kourim (Pam Kourim); nieces Andrea Cline, Brianne Page (Shane Page) and daughter Chloe Whaley, Charlene Cline, Courtney Wheeler (Dan Wheeler) and Jennifer Kleineke (Ethan Kleineke) and daughter Harley Kleineke; nephews Kevin Kourim (Marissa Kourim) and Matthew Kourim (Kensy Kourim); and countless other loved ones.

Bruce was a kind, caring and loving person. He enjoyed meeting new people, teaching trades, helping the less fortunate and, most of all, spending time with his family. He adored his wife and was so proud of the life they built and the people they were able to help along the way. His most important role was being a dad and “Pop” to his girls. He made sure his girls knew what love was and that it was unconditional. He also had a special love for his dogs. He and Jo cared for many dogs throughout the years and each dog left a mark on Bruce’s life.

Bruce had such a magnetic personality; people were drawn to his sense of humor. He was quick-witted and made people smile wherever he went. Bruce had the gift of gab; he could talk to anyone but most of all he was a great listener and made the time for anyone that needed his help.

He would want everyone to know that he loved them. He will be missed by many, but he leaves a legacy of so much love behind.

A celebration of life will be held in Ohio in the future.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Liver Foundation.