Mr. Joel Sidney Brumlow, age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 in a Rome hospital.
Mr. Brumlow was born in Canton, Georgia on August 22, 1954, son of the late Albert Sidney Brumlow and Clory Elizabeth Howell Brumlow. He was a member of the East Trion Church of God and was a retired antiques dealer and auctioneer. Mr. Brumlow was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the end of the Vietnam War, and was in the top of his class in sharpshooting. He enjoyed fishing, restoring antiques and going to antique auctions, and everywhere he went, he was always smiling.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Brumlow was preceded in death by a daughter, Dusty Carmen Bartlett; son, Joel Sidney Brumlow, II; a sister, Rebecca Brumlow and a brother, Jerry Brumlow.
Mr. Brumlow is survived by his daughters, Clory Brumlow Beene and Mary Abernathy and her wife, Marti; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Steve Clowdis; grandchildren, Kennedy Faith Smith, Janssen Brantley Brock, Braxton Michael Brock, Clory Bella Marie Brock, Cavin Duke, Presley Abernathy, Bryson Moon, Grayson Parker, Levi Branton and Haven Hernandez; one great granddaughter, Freya Hernandez; and a number of nieces and nephews.
According to his wishes, Mr. Brumlow will be cremated and the family may have a memorial service at a later date.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Joel Sidney Brumlow. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.
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12855 Highway 27, Summerville, GA 30747-5897
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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