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Howard Brimmer Obituary

Howard Brimmer, a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Howard was born December 29, 1938 in Walls, Louisiana to Myrtle Patin Starks and Ivory Brimmer. Howard, known by many as "Bull" was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School "Class of 1957". After high school Howard enlisted in the United States Air Force where he worked as an Administrative Specialist for eight years. Upon his honorable discharge he returned home and enrolled at Southern University and received a Bachelor's of Science In Business Administration. Through the years Howard worked in various different managerial, supervisory and educational occupations. In 2005 he retired after twenty-seven (27) years of service with the State Department of Revenue. At the time of his death Howard was a faithful member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was also an active member of the McKinley Athletic Alumni Association and served as past Treasurer. He leaves to cherish countless memories, his loving wife Willie B. Grimes Brimmer, three daughters, Jocelyn Brimmer Lewis (Andrew), of Baton Rouge, LA, Traci Brimmer Smothers (Kevin), of Destrehan, LA, Shanna Brimmer Porter of New Orleans, LA, two sons, Gregory Donnell Grimes and Steve Follins, both of Baton Rouge, LA; fourteen grandchildren, eleven (11) great grandchildren, one brother, Edward Starks, Jr. (Joyce), a devoted uncle and aunt, Jimmie and Ava Patin of Oakland, CA; one aunt Gladys Patin Smith of Atlanta, GA, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1743 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, LA Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to service time at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Charlie Green, Officiating. Dismissal will be held Friday, October 11, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Interment at Port Hudson National Cemetery, Port Hudson, LA. Miller and Daughter Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10, 2013.
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To the Brimmer Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Howard was such a kind and caring person.

Remember all of the good times you shared with him.

May God forever bless and keep you and your family in his care.

Simon and Patricia Monget Richard

Patricia Monget-Richard

October 12, 2013

T0 THE FAMILY: GOD LOVES YOU AND HE MAKES NO MISTAKES.DEATH IS CERTAIN AND WE MUST PREPARE HERE ON EARTH BY ACCEPTING HIS SON(JESUS) IN OUR HEARTS.HOWARD IS RESTING FROM ALL TROUBLES,YOUR COMFORT IS IN THE LORD."COME UNTO ME ALL YOU THAT LABOR AND HEAVY LADEN AND I(JESUS) WILL GIVE YOU REST."I GIVE YOU JESUS ALONE."GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH A VERY PRESENT HELP IN TROUBLE"(psalms 46:1)WORKED TOGETHER AT REVENUE.

MARGIE DANIELS

October 11, 2013

U May rest in peace now

Lakeisha

October 11, 2013

May u rest in peace now from your old daughter in law

Lizzie

October 11, 2013

You have our deepest sympathy, Brimmer Bull will truly be missed. Stay strong and know that God will be with you and your family always.

Earnest and Geraldine J. Griffin

October 11, 2013

May God s love be comfort to you in this time of bereavement . You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy ,Elsie, Myrna&Fred Jones

October 10, 2013

There,s so much that should be said at this time,but no words seem adequate.Hope you find peace in knowing that Howard will be in your hearts and he will love you all forever.

Dorothy Hollins-McBride,Class,1957

October 10, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Brimmer family. Howard and I worked together at Dept of Revenue. He will truely be missed.

Vanetta Tolliver

October 10, 2013

To my sisters, I love you all. Cherish the memories and I shall always remember how he was so very nice to me and smiled with me all the time.

Conchetta Fulton

October 10, 2013

Joycelyn.
May God's love, peace and comfort be with you and your family during this time. I am here for you as you have always been here for me. In His Strength, Karen Huggins

October 10, 2013

Bull you were one in a million. You and your wife opened your home to my family,during Katrina.Your home was our home.Willie Bell,you are a jewel.Thanks again !!!

Rosa Bell Morrell

October 10, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

JOYCE CARR

October 10, 2013

I'm going to miss you Uncle Howard but I have a lot of good memories of you. You will forever be in my heart. Tell my daddy that I said that I love him. Rest In Peace LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chalet Vaughn

October 10, 2013

Mr. Gregory Grimes And Family

OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE HOMEING GOING OF YOUR FATHER.MY PRAYER IS THAT YOU WILL BE COMFORT IN THE WORD OF GOD.

William Smart

October 9, 2013

May the Lord be with you and keep you.

Roberta Wheeler

October 9, 2013

To the family of my old friend may God keep you in his unchanging heart.

Charles Wheeler Sr.

October 9, 2013

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. II Corinthians 5:1. Jocelyn, Traci, and Shanna I send my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I pray that God will bless and keep each one of you in His loving and protective arms. I worked with Howard for many years at Dept of Revenue and Taxation. You girls were the apple of his eyes. He would talk about all three of you often. I will keep you all in my prayers during this difficult time.

Cathy Lee

October 9, 2013

To The Family
I worked with Howard over 10 years at Dept of Revenue who was a true friend. He always spoke of his children. And when he retire he was going to fish everyday. He was my buddy at work and away from work. We always had a date of Wednesday's at Hooks Lounge and we called it Fun for Wednesday. The smile that he always had even if things were not going well you would never know. To the Family may God bless you and always remember God knows what best. To Joycelyn each and every time I saw you and asked about Bull you would light up like a Star. Keep your light bright.

Sonja

Sonja Anderson

October 9, 2013

sparky,i am so sorry for your lost.my prayers are with you.

c.j. wheeler

October 9, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may the peace which comes from the memories shared of Brimmer, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Yolanda Thompson, bka, Punkin

October 8, 2013

Swan Sisters, I pray for and with you and yours. Know that I am here, if you need me, for anything I maybe able to do.

Shirley Williams

October 8, 2013

Howard, and I grew up in the same neighborhood. We spent a lot of time as kids, playing sports and fishing. He was very competitive and blended in well with the other guys. A lot of time has elapsed, but the memories are very clear._______May the Lord's blessing be with the Family in your time of sorrow.

Cleave Elmore

October 8, 2013

Willie Belle
For years you have been a loyal and valuable member of our family. You have always been there to take care of Bull and every one else. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you for you were truly a dedicated WIFE to Bull. I take great joy in knowing you did all you could to keep my cousin comfortable in the last days of his life. May God continue to bless you. Cousins Faye, Terrance and his daughter Kayla

Carolyn Brown James

October 8, 2013

My love, prayer and blessing are for The Brimmer Family during the difficult Time.

Brenda Crockem Hill

October 8, 2013

Traci, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God continue to strenghten you. God Bless

Shelleand Terry

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Veronica Bell

October 8, 2013

May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Richard & Michelle Williams

October 8, 2013

My prayers are with the Brimmer Family during this time and the days to come. I worked with Howard at Dept of Revenue. He was a joy to be around and a fine man.

Marilee Rheams

October 8, 2013

Traci, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Bettie Abbate

October 8, 2013

Traci, my heart goes out to you and your family during your time of bereavement. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

October 8, 2013

Traci, My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you at this time....with all heartfelt sincerity...

Regina Radosta

October 8, 2013

Angela and I are thinking of you during this time, having both experienced similar losses. Should you need a shoulder, please know our are available to you.

Tedd/Angela Walley/Breckenridge

October 8, 2013

Traci, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Blessings.

Demetria Ray Bentley

October 8, 2013

Traci, Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless all of you.

Ms. Olga A. Jackson

October 8, 2013

"Willie B."
Sorry to hear about your loss.
God is good and he is merciful. Think of all the good times. Keep your hand in God's hand, and everything will be alright.
Love,
Shirley Gail Tillman-Moore
(Former Co-worker)
Call Me @ 225-716-1003

Milton & Gail Moore

October 8, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace when you think about memories you have shared through out the years.

Anne Van Winkle

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God strengthen all of you at this very difficult time.

Shelly Tigler

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Norma Ledet

October 8, 2013

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord". We are praying for your family . Fernanza BrownGilmore

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad, Traci. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Cazaubon

October 8, 2013

Shanna,
Our deepest sympathy and love goes out to you and your family during this time. May God Bless you and your family.

The Humbles Family

October 8, 2013

I may not have known him personally, but I know about the love and support that he gave to his children. I hope the family can find comfort in each other and in knowing that they have friends who are praying for them and are here for them. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this great man.

Ashley M

October 8, 2013

Shanna,
My prayers are with you and the entire Brimmer family during your time of sorrow. God is now holding your father in the Palms of His Hands. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories of him.

Pam Hyde

October 8, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss, Traci. My condolences to you and your family.

Tony Cook

October 8, 2013

Words can't express how much I will miss you Daddy...Now you don't have to worry about us(your kids-grandkids- nieces and nephews)....you will have a heavenly view of our lives to watch over us and protect us always. Love you much "BULL" .

shanna brimmer porter

October 8, 2013

Mr.&Mrs.William L. Bean, Jr.

October 8, 2013

Traci, you have my deepest sympathy. May God grace ontinue to give you and your family peace.

Cynthia Jones

October 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Howard Brimmer.

Sandra Christal

October 8, 2013

Brimmet the blessing from God is what makes us rich. May he give your family the strength to endure your loss. (Proverbs 10: 22) I would like to extend my condolences to the family.

Cg

October 8, 2013

To Willie B and Children:

I feel like a member of the family, because Howard and I have been friends since Junior High School (McKinley Jr.). I will definitely miss my ole buddy. Please know I share your sorrow, and if love and care would have kept him here he would still be calling Willie Belle. You were the BEST.
I am still praying for you.

Patricia Sims Williams, Class of 1957

October 7, 2013

With deepest sympathy.

Louisiana Dept. of Revenue

Wanda Rachal-Nicholas

October 7, 2013

Ms. Brimmer
So sorry to hear about your husband. God bless you and cherish the memories you had with him. I have tried to contact you but to no avail.

Gloria Eaves

October 7, 2013

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