Willard Edward Brumfield

Willard Edward Brumfield

Willard Brumfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day Funeral Service - Gahanna on Feb. 8, 2023.

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Willard E. Brumfield, 90, passed away peacefully February 6, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Willard and Garnet Brumfield. He is survived by daughter, Marilyn (Paul) Kornmiller; sons, Willard (Tamara) Brumfield; Michael Brumfield; grandchildren, Kelli and Danny Newlon; Rachel, Robby and Ryan Brumfield; Tyler Brumfield.
Will graduated from South High School and served in the U.S. Army. Will was an excellent athlete and remained close with his childhood friends throughout his life. Will had an extensive career in the automobile industry beginning at Lex Mayer Chevrolet and eventually owning South Side Motors in Columbus, Ohio and Lakeside Motors in Millersport, Ohio. He was a very hard worker and a truly kind, positive person. We will miss him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, Will wished for donations be made to the Columbus Area Humane Society by giving to https://www.columbushumane.org/give. A special thanks to the Inn at Winchester Trail and Capital City Hospice. Family to hold private service. Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Willard E. Brumfield.

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