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Bryan Brumfield Obituary

A resident of Fluker, he died on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born February 6, 1963 in New Orleans and was 50 years of age. Bryan was a graduate and four year football letterman at Nichols State University, a life long member of First United Methodist Church in Amite and an active member and past president of the Amite Kiwanis Club. He was a past board member of the Amite Area Youth Sports Babe Ruth League, Vice Chairman of Fire District 1, President of the OFA Booster Club and an Allstate Agent in Amite. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jan Kent Brumfield; daughter, Lauren Kent Brumfield; 2 sons, Caleb Bryan Brumfield and Bradley Keith Brumfield; 2 sisters, Sara Frances Brumfield and Barbara Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude H. "Hank" Brumfield, Sr. and Eleanor Vessier "Cricket" Brumfield; brother, Claude H. Brumfield, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Welton and Josephine Brumfield; maternal grandparents, Rene and Hallie Vessier. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Bowman. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Pallbearers will be Caleb Brumfield, Bradley Brumfield, Douglas Kent, Kyle Kent, Bruce Neal, David Davis and Brandon Andrews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the OFA Patrons Club Memorial Fund at Oak Forest Academy. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2013.
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This community suffered a great loss when Bryan gained his angel wings. I think about him often. I pray the family will remain strong as they live their lives without him.

Lorraine Guzzardo

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May 8, 2019

Jan, I was so shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing of Bryan's passing. Please know that my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Hudspeth Bateman

July 28, 2013

Mr. Bryan was so amazing and his positive energy was contagious. May God carry his family through this tragedy.

Sarah Conleay

May 3, 2013

All of us in the Gabriel family send our condolences to the Kent and Brumfield family. We knew him from when he was just a small child growing-up in our neiborhood. We are very saddened to hear of his passing. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Shirley, Sharon, Chuck, & Suzie Gabriel

April 25, 2013

My Dear Jan, Sara And Barbara & Family
We Are So So Sorry To Hear Of Brian's passing.
We Were So Fond Of Him, He Was a Great Person And A Fine Business Man. You All Will Be In Our Prayers. Very Sincerely, Carole LaGroue Armstrong & Warren Armstrong

Carole LaGroue Armstrong

April 25, 2013

To those I love and those who loved me./When I am gone,release me,let me go.I have so many things to see and do.You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.Be happy that we had so many years.I gave you my love,you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness our children,home,life.I thank you for the love you each have shown.But its time I travel alone.So greave awhile for me,if greave you must.Then let your grief be comforted by trust.Its only for a while that we must part.So bless the memories within your heart.I won't be far away,for life goes on.so if you need me,call and I will come.Though you can't see or touch me,I'll be near.And if you listen with your heart,you will hear all of my love around you,soft and clear.And when you must come this way alone,I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home" Much Love A Frind Linda

April 24, 2013

To the Brumfield and Kent Famly, we were deeply saddened to hear of Bryan's passing. Our thought's and prayer's are with you at this sad time.

Mel & DiAnne Faust

DiAnne Faust

April 24, 2013

Jan, Doug, and Charlene,

We were so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Ginny, Kim, and Kent

April 24, 2013

May God grant you PEACE at this time of loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Lynda E. Milazzo

April 23, 2013

Jan, Sara Frances, Barbara and families. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

J.R.

John R. Thompson

April 23, 2013

April 23, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers. Mr. Brumfield was a very kind man. May God comfort and heal your hearts at this difficult time.

Kimberly Graham

April 23, 2013

Jan,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Annette Schiro Faucheux

April 22, 2013

LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL .
Kim Konzelman Webb- Flora, Ms.
Cindi Morgan Blades - Montpelier, La.

April 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family of a good man who was loved by all who knew him. Carey and Manette Bateman

April 22, 2013

From our family to yours in deepest sympathy,,,we offer prayer and thoughts for each of you,,,at this time,,,may God comfort you each day and let Him lead you through the darkest of days to the sunshine of tomorrow with memories you have of your loved one in the coming days,,,months,,,and years,,,
Our love extended,,,


Gerald Hyde and Judy Raborn
George and Millie Hyde
Beth Robinson and Kate
Amy and Brian Rivet

George Hyde

April 22, 2013

Bryan always knew just how to make you laugh. He was a breath of fresh air when he walked in to a room. He recently told me the story of how he got hired by Allstate. I am a better person for having met him. We will miss him in the Allstate family

Lisa Matherne

April 22, 2013

To the family, Sorry for your loss at this difficult time. Bryan was such a good person,that he would always have a smile on his face and talk to you when you seen him. He was a people person that gets along with everybody just like I am. Praying for you Jan and the kids. And for you to know, he is still there remaining in your hearts and knowing that he is looking down on you all everyday.love you all.

kimberly shaffett

April 22, 2013

Ms. Jan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids, and the rest of the family. Mr. Brian will be greatly missed by everyone.

Hollie Thompson Hammett

April 22, 2013

Jan and family, I was so shocked to hear about Bryan. Please know that he is in my prayers along with you and your beautiful families. God must have a plan for Bryan that no one will ever know but just have faith and trust in the Lord and he will make you strong. My condolenses on your great loss.

Lorraine Guzzardo

April 22, 2013

Dear Brumfield and Kent Family,
Please know that Bryan was a friend to us. Our community and our hometown will miss our friend and Allstate agent. He was a good and faithful servant to God and mankind as well.
Rest in Peace Bryan.
Lloyd and Johanna Varnado Bowman and Fly.

Johanna Bowman

April 22, 2013

Debbie and I learned of Bryan's passing this morning. We are both so sorry! Bryan was one of my all time favorites. The Brumfields and Kents have always had a special place in our hearts. Jan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May God comfort and bless you,
Dickey and Debbie Meeks Pittsburg, Texas

April 22, 2013

I would like to send all my sympathy to the family Yall will all be in my prayers.

Ronny Webb

April 22, 2013

To the Brumfield and Kent Family,
Please know that our heart and prayers go out to you all. May God's peace that surpasses all understanding surround you during this time.

John Bel and Donna Edwards

April 22, 2013

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Bryan's death. From all of the comments that I have read here and on Facebook, he was obviously a man much like his dad--very family and youth-oriented. I remember Mr. Hank from OFA Interact Club days and how much he helped the school and community and always willing to make a difference in a young person's life. I remember Bryan as the little skinny fellow at OFA. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marlene Miller Roney, Hattiesburg, MS

April 22, 2013

We are so very sorry for your loss. The entire family is in our prayers.
Lemmie and Sharon Walker

Sharon Walker

April 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. So very sorry for your loss.

Candice Crowe

April 22, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of bereavement for the Kent and Brumfield families. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Leah Beth Simpson

April 22, 2013

No words can express the sorrow this community feels for the loss of Bryan! He was such an influence on so many people...church, family, work, school and friends. Praying for you, your family and all that have been touched by Bryan! He will be greatly missed!

Terri & Kelley Russell

April 22, 2013

Jan & Family, Sara and Barbara - My heart breaks for you as you walk this devestating path. I pray for God to wrap His loving arms around you to bring comfort and strength today and in the coming days and months. Bryan was a wonderful person and will not be forgotten.

Suzanne Courtney

April 22, 2013

My deepest sympathys to the family.My prayers are with you.

J. A. Girgenti

April 22, 2013

Jan and Family,

Linda and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Donnie and Linda Smith, Amite, Louisiana

April 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We Will continue to pray for you all during this most difficult time of losing Bryan. May God continue to give you all strength.
Hammond Chappetta Agency

April 22, 2013

So very sorry to hear about Bryan! I pray you find comfort in the coming days from family & friends! God Bless you & your family!

Kelli Stephens Roe

April 22, 2013

Jan and family - Thoughts and prayers are with you today. Bryan was such an example of what a husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle should be. He will truly be missed. I will miss his smile and visits at the Post Office most mornings.

Rita Tate

April 22, 2013

Jan,
Michelle said that you mentioned you saw a lot of similarity in you and Bryan's relationship and ours. I take that as a highest complement. Every time I saw you and Bryan together it was obvious that he loved you and was dedicated to his family. He always seemed to be very invested in Lauren's and the boy's activities. I pray that I could follow his lead and be that for Michelle and my Lauren. I have no doubt that the Angels are rejoicing in Heaven and Bryan is being welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. If there is anything that we can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask. We will continue to pray that God would comfort you and your family through this tough time.
Robin, Michelle, and Lauren.

The Murphy's

April 22, 2013

Jan and your entire family please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort each and everyone of you. Mary and Roslyn Ardilo.

Roslyn Ardilo

April 22, 2013

Jan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss. Cherish the good memories and know that your loss is Heavens gain and Brian will not be forgotten. May God give you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.

Ginger and Bob Landry

April 22, 2013

Jan and Family, Sara, and Barbara, Remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Betty & Charlie Kuss

April 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss and the families are in my prayers.

Frankie Tyrney Husser

April 21, 2013

Our family feels your loss and prays for you.

Florence Hatfield

April 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and the family. My continuous prayers will be with you during this struggle of losing him. May god give you and the family the strength to get through this difficult time.

Wendy, Allstate Ins. Company

Wendy Batiste

April 21, 2013

Jan and family..our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow...

Alfred & Rhonda Carreca Hayden

April 21, 2013

Sorry to hear about Bryan. Our thought and prayers are with all of you. Bryan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. God bless.

Wilton & Sandra Hughes

April 21, 2013

Jan, death has a heartache no one can fill. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Jon Michael played on his baseball team growing. We will keep your families in our prayers as you struggle to move on without your loved one. God Bless. Love Brenda and Jon Michael Williams

The Williams

April 21, 2013

Bryan Brumfield..there are many memories from high school to being in the same town parenting each of our children. Whenever we spoke, there was always one thing evident; how much he loved and was proud of Lauren, Caleb, and Bradley as well as how much he adored and respected Jan, his wife all of his adult life and his sweetheart since elementary school. A family man to the depth of his being, a good friend, and a wonderful mentor to the countless children he coached throughout the years sharing his love of the game. My children included. A whole community mourns with you. May God carry your burdens and grief, He understands your why's, your anger and your pain. Rest in him in your weariness to come and know he is right next to each of you with his hand out in unconditional love and understanding of all you feel. Lean on him, he can handle it. Many thoughts and prayers your way.

Karen Sceroler Volkmann

April 21, 2013

May God Comfort the pain that your family heart's are feeling. Mr. Bryan never met a stranger, and it has been a pleasure doing business with him for the last 15 years.

Cheronda Robertson

April 21, 2013

Bryan will be missed.

Justin Brister

April 21, 2013

So Sorry for your loss keeping you & your sweet family in our prayers.

Kevin & Bridget Trabona

Kevin & Bridget Trabona

April 20, 2013

Jan and family, I am sending my deepest sympathy. My prayers go out to you at this time. May God give you the courage to get though this.

Glenda Cobb

April 20, 2013

We're so sorry to hear about Bryan. I can hear Mr. Hank yelling Bryan Keith, not that he was ever doing anything wrong! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We really enjoyed talking to him at all the Oak Forest-Bowling Green sporting events.

Su Ellan Moore

April 20, 2013

Jan and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Bryan was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by so many. May God give each of you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. Love,
Jo Ellen and Daryl

Jo Ellen Carruth

April 20, 2013

We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We will have you in our thoughts & prayers.
Stormy & Denise Lee

Denise Lee

April 20, 2013

Jan, it does not seem like long ago when our families would get together in McComb for those all-night spades games. Mary Ann and I, along with many people in Mississippi, are so sorry for your loss. Bryan was a great friend. He will be missed.

Jack Ryan

April 20, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tracy Polezcek

April 20, 2013

To all the Brumfields and Kents: We are so saddened
to learn of Bryan's passing. God Bless and comfort
all of you.
The Sharkeys
Glenda, Alan and Daryl

Glenda Sharkey

April 20, 2013

I was so shocked to hear about Bryan's passing this morning. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Frankie Moore-Fontenot

April 20, 2013

JAN AND FAMILY,DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL,LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL. WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY,THE MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE. HIS MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE JODI WARREN

JODI WARREN

April 20, 2013

Jan and family, I am sorry to hear about Bryan. He was one of the nicest young men that I went to school at OFA. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the coming days. God bless.

Cheryl Hughes Green

April 20, 2013

I knew Bryan from the Roselamd Malt Shop.He is one of the nicest men I ever met.So sorry and praying for family and friends.

Marie Bennett

April 20, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Bryan's passsing.God Bless him and his family.My heart goes out to them he was a wonderful guy.

Roxanna L colon

April 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Julie Thompson Lessard

April 20, 2013

God bless you all at this time and days to come. Susan Durbin 1976 Graduate OFA

Susan Durbin

April 20, 2013

Sorry to hear of Bryan's passing. May God bless and comfort his family in this time of sorrow.

Duane Goynes

April 20, 2013

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