William David “Bill” Bruton, 83, of Westport, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. He was
born on May 1, 1942, in Glasgow, Kentucky, the son of Ebert and Leni (Garrett)
Bruton. He was born and raised in Glasgow and was a 1960 graduate of Temple Hill
High School. He moved to Columbus in 1962 and the Westport area in 2002. He worked
at Reliance Electric which later became Rockwell International where he retired
after 43 years of service. Bill was a member of Rockcreek Baptist Church, Stoney
Lonesome Motorcycle Club and a former member of the Westport Kiwanis Club. He
enjoyed working around the house, restoring old tractors, golfing and fishing.
Bill married Joan Hall on March 5, 2003, in Westport, Indiana. She survives along
with his daughter, Paula Kay Button of Glasgow, Kentucky; his stepchildren, Carla
Hill of Columbus, James Wright of Indianapolis, John Wright and Lena Richter both
of Columbus; his sister, Jean Frazer of Glasgow, Kentucky; his brothers, Donald
(Beverly) Bruton of Glasgow, Kentucky and Billy Bruton of Indianapolis; his
grandchildren, Braden Kirkpatrick and Natasha (Daylan) Bailey, both of Glasgow,
Kentucky; his step grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren and Dana; his great
grandchildren, Grayson Button, Garrett Button, Maitlin Button, Mallory Bailey and
Raegan Bailey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Vaudine; his
brother, Kenneth Douglas Royce and his grandson, Mason Tate Button. Graveside
services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Rockcreek
Cemetery. Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport has been entrusted with the
arrangements. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com