Danny Douglas Brummett

Danny Douglas Brummett obituary, Crab Orchard, KY

Danny Douglas Brummett

Danny Brummett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKnight Funeral Home Inc on Oct. 1, 2025.
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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