Sutton Reed Bruns

Sutton Reed Bruns, our precious little angel passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the age of 4. Sutton was born on December 18, 2010 in Baton Rouge to his parents, Drs. Robert E. Bruns, IV and Krista Bennett-Bruns; sister, Mason Isabella Bruns; and brothers, Bennett Alexander Bruns and Palmer Christian Bruns. Sutton was a child with the most joyous and contagious smile in the world. Sutton taught us all how to display love, joy, compassion, and willingness to help others in more ways than words can express. Through his character and smile, he was able to make acquaintances become friends and friends become family. Just as Sutton's smile would fill any room, his smile now fills Heaven. He was a true gift from God. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Katharine Bennett; step paternal grandmother, Rose Bruns; aunt, Tammy Bennett of Colorado Springs, CO; uncles, William Hineman and wife, Sandy; great aunt, Janeese Mason and husband, James; great uncles, Donald Fussell and Benjamin Bennett; cousins, Misty May Beaudine and husband, Matt, Taylor and Trey Sanders, and Jennifer, Cheryl, and David Hineman. Sutton was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Barney Bennett; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Sue Bruns and Robert Edward Bruns, III; paternal aunt, Charmaine Bruns; and maternal great aunt, Marie Fussell Jones. The family will be welcoming friends and family on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Healing Place Church Arena, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 from 9 am until funeral services at 11 am. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastors Dino Rizzo and Mike Haman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Norman, Dr. Trent Massengale, Billy Potter, Wayne Stabler, III, and Mason McKey. A private family burial service will occur at a later date. The family would like to express their deep thanks and appreciation to their extended family that is showing an outpouring of love and support for them. Close family friends, "Uncle" T.J. Bergeron, "Aunt" Darelle Bergeron and "Cousin" Paxton Bergeron; Jenna Nicol, Skyler Simoneaux, Monica Davis, Britta Wilson, Dr. Gwen Corbett, Melanie Turnley, Deborah Conerly, Brenda and Keith Catha, Kim Robinson Guidry, Donna Eusay, Dr. Cheri LeBlanc, Joseph LeBlanc, Teresa Norman, Dr. Ann Zedlitz, Sherry McKey, Dianne Evans, Sandy and Craig Merrill; Faculty and Staff of Episcopal High School; All the members of the Healing Place Church Connect Group; All of their neighbors; and to the Bruns Dental Family, David Miley, Brittany Mayeux, Stephanie Neilsen, Jennifer Mollere, Tammy Massey, Anne-Marie Zito, and Kristen Guercio. We would also like to thank the staff and therapists at Neurotherapy Specialists, Inc. for their love and care for Sutton. Sutton attended Southdowns Elementary and was a student in the Pre-K Program that he loved so much and also previously attended Young Years Daycare. Special thanks also given to the Early Steps Program. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the organizations of the family's choice, Southdowns Pre-K Center, In Memory of Sutton Bruns, 2050 Hood Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808,or Foundations For Woman's C/O Swim Strong Program at Women's Center for Wellness, P.O. Box 95009, Baton Rouge, LA 70895.