Danny Douglas Brummett

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Danny Douglas Brummett

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29

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147 Main Street , Crab Orchard, KY 40419

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Danny Brummett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Danny Douglas Brummett, 78, of Salem, KY, formerly of Crab Orchard, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 at the Livingston Hospital. Danny was born in Crab Orchard, KY on April 24, 1947 to the late George Francis and Allie Rovena (Johnson) Brummett. He was a former police officer, having served in the city of Stanford, KY from 1970-1974. He loved to do many things. He could repair anything that had a motor in it. He was a master welder. He loved to fish. He loved to spend time with family and taking the best of care of his dog Austin, his teacup Chihuahua.

Survivors Include

Four Children

Robert Daniel Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

Doug and Wife, Rebecca Brummett of Stanford, KY

David Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

Jessica Sharp of Stanford, KY

Three Sisters

Kathy Widmeyer, of Crab Orchard, KY

Jennifer and Husband, Bill Lewis, of Somerset, KY

Karen and Husband, Garry Wheeldon of Bowling Green, KY

Four Brothers

Wayne Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

Ricky Brummett and Wife, Judy Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

Timmy Brummett and Wife, Judy Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

Gary Brummett and Wife, Lori Brummett of Crab Orchard, KY

12 Grandchildren

19 Great Grandchildren

And One Great Great Grandson

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by two daughters, Delores and Crystal Brummett, as well as one grandson, Dillion Jackson "D.J." Brummett.

Funeral Date & Time: 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Place of Funeral: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel at 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, KY 40419

Officiating Minister: Bro. Dan Gutenson

Place of Burial: Negro Creek Cemetery

Visitation will be at 6:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025

Pallbearers Include: Daniel Brummett, Doug Brummett, David Brummett, Davey Brummett, Hayden Thompson Brummett, and Brian Whitaker

Honorary Pallbearers Include: Damian Whitaker and Darell Whitaker

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Upcoming Events

Sep

29

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

McKnight Funeral Home

147 Main Street , Crab Orchard, KY 40419

Send Flowers

Sep

30

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

McKnight Funeral Home

147 Main Street , Crab Orchard, KY 40419

Send Flowers

Services provided by

McKnight Funeral Home Inc

Only 1 hour left for delivery to next service.