Weldon McGarvin Brumley, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 peacefully and surrounded by his family at the Heartford House, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 2, 1933 in Muhlenberg Co. to the late Givin McGarvin and Erdie Goodman Brumley. Weldon proudly served his country in the United States Army, he was a Korean War veteran serving from 1951-1953. He was employed at Commonwealth Aluminum for 27 years. Weldon’s biggest passions were playing bank pool and riding his zero-turn mower.
He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby Embry, Sis Pogue and Bet Spell; three brothers, Leslie Brumley, Orville Moore and Buster Moore.
Weldon is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma Howard Brumley; a son, Tony Brumley (Diana); two daughters, Diana Hagan and Cindy Gilstrap; seven grandchildren, Reneah Monanteras, Chris Brumley, Jesse Gilstrap, Rhonda Jenkins, Jarrod Hagan, Larry Bartley and Jason Bartley; thirteen great-grandkids; also three brothers, James Brumley, Charles Brumley and David Stites.
Care for Weldon Brumley has been entrusted to Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758515 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8717 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Memories and condolences for the family of Weldon Brumley may be left at www.glenncares.com