Ernest Brumley, 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born January 17, 1935 in Russell County, KY he was a son of the late Herbert “Hub” and Pearl Conner Brumley.
Ernest was a former self-employed auto mechanic who established Brumley’s Towing, the first towing service in Russell County. He was the owner and operator of the business for 64 years. Ernest also had his pilot license and enjoyed flying airplanes. He was an avid fan of the UK Wildcats Basketball and NASCAR Racing. He was a member of the Jamestown Christian Church.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife of 63 years: Helen Grider Brumley of Russell Springs
2 sons: Steven Karl Brumley (Jan) of Russell Springs and Tyler Brent Brumley of Jamestown
1 daughter: Susan Brumley-Melton (Jerry) of Russell Springs
1 brother: Danny Brumley (Carol) of Jamestown
Sister-in-law: Brenda Brumley of Jamestown
4 grandchildren: Jordan Brumley, Jade Brumley, Hannah Brumley, and Anaston Brumley
1 great-grandchild: Owen Reece Brumley
In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by a brother, David Brumley.
Funeral service: Monday, May 9, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Welker and Bro. Jason “Bucky” Walters officiating. Cremation rites will be honored following the service.
Visitation: After 9:30amCT on Monday, at the funeral home
Honorary pallbearers: Gene Brown, Van Grider, Kev Grider, Roy Wayne Beck, Phillip Gaskins, Ronnie Jackson, George Ralph Garr, Danny Coffey, Scott Redmon and Jeff Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Jamestown Christian Church, P.O. Box 97, Jamestown, KY 42629.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Ernest Brumley are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
