He was born to Donald and Dorothy Bruton, July 21, 1958 in South Gate, CA.
He is preceded in death by his father Donald.
Kent is survived by his mother, Dorothy, his sister Sue, his brother Kelly (Cathy), nieces Megan (Cole), Amanda and Allison, nephews David (Brisa) and Daniel, and Great nephews Aaron and Hendrix.
Kent attended Bellflower Schools since the first grade. He also attended Cerritos College where he studied Photo Journalism.
He was a shareholder in the family business and began working there in 1978.
His passions were restoring vintage cars, music, photography, and any day spent fishing was the best day ever.