Richard Earl Bruton's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Richard Earl Bruton

July 4, 1941 - June 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Richard Earl Bruton's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Richard Earl Bruton

July 4, 1941 - June 23, 2025 (83 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Richard Earl Bruton Obituary

In loving memory of Richard Earl Bruton of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who departed this world on June 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Earl Bruton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell and Roxie (Logan). He is survived by: his wife Christina Ann Bruton of Fort Smith; his son Ricky Bruton (Cissy) of Hackett, AR; his granddaughters, Katelynn Norris (Hunter) of Fort Smith and Hannah Brown (Jacob) of Hackett, AR.; and his great grandchildren, Gracelynn Opal Brown, Madalynn Ann Brown, Carter Lou, Norris and Jaxon Richard Norris.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Family Home (331 Brownwood Estates, Fort Smith, AR 72916). The military honors will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 9:50 AM at the U. S. National Cemetery (522 Garland Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Vineyard Community Church (5211 S 29th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that any memorial contributions be made to a fund in honor of his beloved wife Christina, who is currently living in a nursing home with Alzheimer's.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



Thu

June 26

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Family Home
331 Brownwood Estates, Fort Smith, AR 72916

Fri

June 27

Military honors

9:50 AM

U.S. National Cemetery
522 Garland Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Fri

June 27

Celebration of life

11:30 AM

Vineyard Community Church
5211 S 29th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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