George William Brumfield

February, 25, 1918 - August, 15, 2011

George William Brumfield, 93, a native of Jessamine County, born Feb. 25, 1918, the late Russell and Mary Lou Peel Brumfield, died Mon. Aug. 15, at the VA Medical Center on Leestown Road. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Church, the Jessamine County Historical Society, was the oldest member of the Hart Lodge F&AM, as well as a breeder of Tennessee Walking Horses. Before retiring George was an employee of the State of Kentucky and a builder. A veteran of the US Army he served during WWII and participated in the battles of Normandy, Rhineland, Central Europe, European-African Middle Eastern Theater was the recipient of 3 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, and the WWII Victory Medal. Survivors include his sister Mary Ester Lockridge, Nicholasville, sister in law Barbara S. Brumfield, FL., nephews B. Russell Lockridge wife Vickie, IL., Jerry Lockridge, CA., Tom Lockridge, wife Jennie, Nicholasville, neices Rae Howeller, husband Mike, FL., Becky Stanley, husband Mark, NC, great nephews Matthew Lockridge wife Merideth, TX, Henry Russell Dallas, TX, William P. Lockridge, TX, Samuel Lockridge, Nicholasville, Dylan Howeller, FL. great nieces Hannah Lockridge, IL, Madison Howeller, FL, Elizabeth and Emily Stanley NC, and Madeleine Lockridge, Nicholasville. He was prceded in death by a brother Bernard R. ‘Bob’ Brumfield, brother in law Billy Lockridge, nephew George Bernard ‘Buddy’ Lockridge, and great neice Kathryn Elizabeth Lockridge.

Services will be held 11:00 AM Fri. Aug. 19, at Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Bales officiating. He will be laid to rest beside his parents in Maple Grove Cemetery, with Military Honors. Honoring him as pallbearers will be Tom, Rusty, Jerry, and Sam Lockridge, Harvey Brumfield, and Kevin Lowry. A Masonic Service will be on Thurs. Aug. 18, at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Visitation is 4 to 8 PM on Thursday. A special thanks to doctors and nurses at the VA Hospital for their interest and devoted care and to special friends who have been so kind to him during his illness; Ken and Betty Morgan, Harvey and Marjorie Brumfield and family, Kevin and Paula Lowry, Frank and Juanita Keller, Frank and Vivian Guthrie, Elmer and Erma Anderson, Elizabeth Hardin, Jerry Warner, Tracy Hays, Norman Flynn, Hilda Quinn, Mildred Walker, Bob Bellman, Don and Carol Thornton, Betty Lou Thornton, Dandy Madison, members of Bethel Christian Church, the Jessamine Hostorical Society, and the many others who visited or inquired about him during his illness. He always maintained a close and loving relationship with his family members. Contributions in his memory may be made to Bethel Christian Church. Guestbook and tribute www.hagerandcundifffunerals.com

Funeral Information

4 to 8 PM Thurs. Aug. 18,

11:00 AM Fri. Aug. 19, Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home

Maple Grove Cemetery