Obituary

Roy Wayne Brumfield

October 01, 1946 - July 27, 2020

“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” Ecclesiastes 3:2

Bro. Roy Wayne Brumfield was born October 1, 1946 to the late Albert James Brumfield (AJ) and Maxie Miller Brumfield.

He joined Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA at an early age in Mt. Hermon, LA, and later became a member of Plainview Church of Christ Holiness USA in Baton Rouge, LA. He was active and have served in many Leadership roles for many years.

Roy was married to Sis. Onnie Wilson Brumfield for 42 years and to that union three children were born. He was a person who believed in Education. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Engineering from Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA. After college he was employed with Westinghouse in PA. He later moved to Maryland, Michigan with his continued career.

After traveling Roy moved back to Louisiana where he worked for Wyandotte Chemical Plant and later went to Louisiana State University and worked until retirement. He also owned a business. He was a hard worker and enjoyed fun and helping others.He was an assistant director over facilities. He was able to open opportunities for many blacks to be able to work for LSU.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Dedra (Robert) Hishaw, Tiffini (Ron) Gosserand, Chad Wayne (Tequlia) Brumfield; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Delores Daniels, Donna Bradley, and Barbara Brumfield; four brothers, Bro. Albert Brumfield, Francis Craig Brumfield, Brad Brumfield, and Reggie Brumfield; a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Vivian Crosley.

Roy was an outgoing person who met no strangers. He would start a conversation up quickly. He enjoyed people and would make them laugh. He was loved by many and he will be missed dearly.

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me. All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.” Psalms 23

Services will be at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton, Louisiana. A Drive Through Viewing will be from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2020. The Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2020.