Colton R. Bruner

Colton Robert Bruner, 34, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. Colton was born on July 30, 1992, in Redlands, California to Richard L. Bruner and Brenda (Trambaugh) Bates.

Colton graduated from Hendersonville High School and went on to graduate from Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Nashville, Tennessee. Colton worked as a machinist and welder for SR Smith, LLC for 9 years constructing custom railing for pools, walkways, and entrance stairs. While not working, Colton enjoyed playing Disc Golf with his friends after work and on weekends.

One of his mom’s favorite memories was when Colton was 3 years old, while being fed green beans, he would take a bite and run around the table and come back for more until they were all gone. Sierra’s favorite memory was hanging out on the balcony until late in the evening. Colton’s love and laughter will be missed.

Colton is preceded in death by his father Richard L. Bruner, grandparents Carl and Margaret (Greenwell) Trambaugh, and Charles Richard Bruner; great-grandparents Charles and Bertha (Day) Bruner. He is survived by his daughter Olivia Louise Bruner, mother Brenda Louise (David) Bates, sister Sierra Bruner (William) Shackelford, and his niece Aspen Shackelford. In addition, he is survived by numerous extended family members and friends and co-workers.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12pm-2pm at Hendersonville Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will begin at 2pm in the Chapel at the funeral home.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Colton’s name to a local animal shelter or to Make A Wish Foundation.