He was 46 years of age.
The son of Johnnie and Arlease Gatson Bruton of Columbus, Bruton was born in Moss Point, MS and was a 1988 graduate of William H. Spencer High School. He also attended Alabama State University.
Survivor, other than his parents include: a son, Brantley "BJ" Ford; a daughter, Brittney Bruton; three brothers, Bradley (Tanya) Bruton, Scottie (Bridgette) Bruton, and Maurice Bruton; his loving fiance', Natasha Thomas; loving aunts and uncles, Nettie Malone, Roscoe(Marilyn) Gatson, Gerry Gatson, Louise Gatson, and Roscoe McDonald, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.