Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“W. H. ‘Windy” Winfield Hancock BRUMBLE Jr. [1], [899], [900], [903], [905], [906], [944], [945], [946]
BirthApr 1, 1919, Dillon, South Carolina [906]
DeathNov 4, 2018, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [946]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [946]
FlagsUS Army, World War II
MotherBessie Virginia TUCKER (1893-1978)
Spouses
BirthNov 11, 1927, Alamance County, North Carolina [1], [903]
DeathDec 5, 2004, Alamance County, North Carolina [903]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [903]
OccupationRetired From Annedeen Hosiery [903]
FatherEverett Lee WHITESELL (1896-1967)
MotherLaura Emma SMALL (1901-1997)
MarriageJul 2, 1946 [903], [906]
Obituary Online notes for “W. H. ‘Windy” Winfield Hancock BRUMBLE Jr.
11/8/2018

Winfield “W.H.” Brumble, Jr.

BURLINGTON, N.C. – Winfield “W.H.” Hancock Brumble, Jr., 99, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Hospice Home. He was born April 1, 1919 in Dillon, SC to the late Winfield H. Brumble, Sr. and the late Bessie Tucker Brumble and was married to the late Rena Whitesell Brumble for 58 years. W.H. served in the US Army during WW II and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon, a member and past President of The Methodist Men and Men’s Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Burlington Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He worked for Kayser-Roth for many years and then retired from Annedeen Hosiery. He enjoyed life and was always glad to see you and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann (Gene) Wall; sons, Keith (Anita) Brumble, Dennis (Sandra) Brumble, Mike (Lee Ann) Brumble; grandchildren, Jason (Donna) Wall, Kimberly (Mike) Vanhoose, Stuart (Vickie) Wall, Brian Brumble and fiancée Emily Venable, Justin Brumble and fiancée Amanda Parleir, Allison Brumble; great grandchildren, Andrew Brumble and Paige Wall. He is also survived by his second wife and family Ruth Brown Brumble; step children, Bill “Butch” Brown and Jean Allred; 4 step grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents, sisters, Beatrice Gibbs, Margaret Lee, Doris Chapman, Edna Louise Brumble, Carro Powell, Thelma Johnson, Bessie Virginia Brumble ; brothers, Douglas Brumble, Horace Brumble and Walker Brumble; a great grandchild Austin Brumble and a step son Steve Brown.
The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Graham by Rev. Kevin Baker. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home of his daughter.
Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church of Graham, The General Fund, 303 N. Main St. Graham, NC 27253 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [946]
Obituary Online notes for Rena Mae (Spouse 1)
12/7/2004

Mrs. Rena Whitesell  Brumble
    BURLINGTON — Mrs. Rena Whitesell  Brumble, 77, of 1020 Plaid Street, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 5, 2004, at her home after a lengthy illness.
    She was the wife of Winfield "W.H." Hancock Brumble Jr. for over 58 years and a native of Alamance County. She was the daughter of the late Everette Lee and Emma Small Whitesell .
    Rena  retired from Annedeen Hosiery. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon and a member of the Wesleyan Sunday school class. She was a former Sunday school teacher and member of the Chancel Adult Choir, presently she sang with the Believers Senior Choir. Rena  felt called to care for those who were sick and shut-in for many years. She enjoyed painting woodcrafts in her spare time.
    Survivors include her husband, Winfield "W.H." Hancock Brumble Jr. of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Gene Wall of Burlington; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Anita Brumble of Greenville, North Carolina; Dennis and Sandra Brumble of Columbia, South Carolina and Mike and Lee Ann Brumble of Burlington; grandchildren, Brian Brumble, Kimberly Brumble, Allison Brumble, Jason Wall, Stuart Wall and Justin Brumble; sisters, Nadean Solomon of Burlington and Peggy Shaw of Liberty.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Lydia Whitesell ; and a brother, Newman Whitesell .
    The funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Elon by the Rev. Terry Huffines, and assisted by the Rev. Kristin Lassiter. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., and at other times at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Elon, P.O. Box 923, Elon, N.C. 27244 or Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
    Condolences may be sent to the family at
lowefh@bellsouth.net [903]
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