Mr. James S. Brumage, 94, of Bimble, formerly of Springfield, OH, the widower of Elaine Rowe Brumage, passed away Monday evening, September 27, 2021 at his home.
James was a former Texaco employee and faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the 4th Armored Infantry in Germany. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Springfield, OH and loved fishing, working in his garden, playing with his great grandchildren and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Brumage Parker.
Survivors include two children, Sherry Brumage Payne and husband, John, of Bimble and James R. Brumage and wife, Connie, of Leesburg, FL; four grandchildren, Missy Payne Scent, Valerie Payne Ross, Randy Brumage and Suzy Parker; great grandchildren, Bailyn and Jonas Scent, John Gabriel and Jacob Ross and Ravy Brumage; among other loved ones and dear friends.
A graveside service will be conducted in the Goodin Cemetery Friday October 1 at 12 Noon with Rev. John Payne officiating.
Casket bearers will be Terry Messer, Micah Scent, Michael Ross, John Gabriel Ross, Jimmy Wynn and Ronnie Payne. Honorary bearers will be Randy Brumage, Jonas Scent and Jacob Ross.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Bluegrass Care Navigators, whose outstanding care and compassion made his life much easier.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday between 5 and 7 P.M. and Friday family and friends will gather at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery for the graveside service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
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