John Bruton

John Fletcher Bruton II, 59, of Wilson, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Funeral, Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Elm City United Methodist Church, followed by visitation.  Interment, Maplewood Cemetery.

John was preceded in death by his parents, H.B. “Tad” Bruton, Jr. and Marvene Mumford Bruton.  John was an active member of Elm City United Methodist Church serving as the Methodist Men’s President, Secretary of the Administrative Council and worked with the youth.  He enjoyed golf and spending time with his nieces.  John was past secretary of the Elks and always enjoyed a good joke.

He is survived by his brother, Howard Barnes Bruton III and wife, Wanda, of Wilson; niece, Lindsey Bard and husband, Michael, of Greenville; great-nieces, Hayden Michael Bard and Aubrey Savannah Bard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elm City United Methodist Church, PO Box 307, Elm City, NC 27822.