Obituary

Rev. Frederick John Brumfield

October 4, 1971 - June 6, 2025

Frederick John Brumfield, a beloved husband, grandfather, uncle, pastor and friend passed away Friday night June 6, 2025, at the age of 53. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of profound faith, unwavering love and selfless service that touched countless lives. He was a true servant of God and a true example of such to his family, friends, and all that knew him.

Frederick was born in Franklinton, Louisiana on October 4, 1971, and at a very young age felt the divine call to the ministry and dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel and serving his community. While just a teenager at Bowling Green School, he led many morning prayers and devotionals for the students there. Even then, he was a leader and someone that was highly regarded.

Frederick served as youth pastor and pastor at several surrounding churches; however, for the past 22 years he has served at Palestine Baptist Church impacting the lives of many through his compassionate leadership, unwavering faith, powerful sermons and heartfelt counseling. He was most known for his humbleness, warmth, forgiving heart, and his willingness to help anyone in need. He was an encourager and a mentor and led countless lives to Christ. He had a gift of remembering names and faces, even up to his last days, which demonstrated his genuine love for everyone he met. Beyond the pulpit, Frederick was a devoted family member and the best friend anyone could ever imagine.

Frederick is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Tanna McCarty Brumfield, 4 children and spouses, Joel and Cheyenne Brumfield, Dwayne Brumfield and fiancé Valerie McDonald, Destiny and Trevor Lindsey, Gabrielle and Logan McGregor; a sister and brother in law Lisa Brumfield Jenkins and Brent Jenkins. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren who he loved dearly, Audree, Janie Beth, Nola, Rory and John, as well as his father-in-law and mother in law, Bobby and Delores McCarty, his two brother-in- laws and sisters in law Paul and Elesha McCarty, Chris and Tiffany McCarty.

In addition, Frederick will be deeply missed by his nieces, Lauren Vincent, Brittany Jenkins, Kayla Brumfield and nephew Jacob Brumfield and his great-nieces, Brylie, Addison, Graciann. and great-nephews Colden, Asher.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Megan Grace Brumfield, a son, Samuel James Brumfield, Mother, Imogene Thomas Brumfield, Father, Denman Colden Brumfield and his brother, Reverend Denman "Denny" Colden Brumfield, II.

Visitation will be at Palestine Baptist Church (59369 Palestine Church Road, Bogalusa, LA 70427) on Wednesday June 11th from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Aaron Johnson and Rev. Tony Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Cemetery in Franklinton.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to either of these specific ministries within Palestine Baptist Church, The Children’s Fund, Youth Fund or Benevolence Fund at the address above. Or donations can be made to Gideon’s International to spread God’s Word to all the Earth (www.gideons.org).

Pallbearers will be Chris Schilling, Dempsey Parden, Bradley Creel, Ryan Atwood, Calvin Crowe, Jacob Brumfield

Crain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.