Eugene “Blue” Brummitt, age 73, gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, July 29, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Eugene was born on November 22, 1952, in Devonia, Tennessee. He was a man of very few words, but he possessed a servant’s heart and would truly give the shirt off his back for anyone in need. He dedicated over 40 years of hard work and service to his community as a foreman for the Oliver Springs Water Department.

 

In Eugene’s younger years, he loved to work on race cars and could often be found attending the races as the co-owner of the race car and a pit crew member at the Wartburg Speedway. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping at Big Ridge, and watching wrestling. Above all else, Eugene cherished time spent with his family and friends. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always cutting up and sharing laughs with them anytime they were around.

 

Family & Loved Ones

 

Preceded in Death By: His parents, Floyd and Christine Brummitt; Sister, Marilyn Bullock; Grandparents; Granddaughter, Rebecca Gilmore; great-grandson, Archer Fry; Niece, Kristy Brummitt; Nephew, Kevin Brummitt; his beloved great-grandchildren lost to miscarriage; Childhood friend and co-worker, Mickey Tuck; and several beloved aunts and uncles.

 

Survived By: The love of his life and wife of 44 years, Reba Brummitt.

 

Children: Brad (Michelle) Gilmore, Jason Brummitt, Christy (Stephen) Shirk, Jamie (Joy) Gilmore, and Sandy Gilmore.

 

Siblings: Brother, Lynn (Amanda) Brummitt.

 

Sisters-in-law: Peggy Wilson, Beverly Barboza, and Shirley (Darryl) Pierce.

 

Grandchildren: Tiffany (Nelson), Jarred-Dylan (Rebekah), Anthony (Nicole), Kayla (Dalton), Jasmine, Destiny (Lucas), Christopher, Joshua, Jason, Nick, Emilee, Courtney, Brooke (Matthew), Jadyn, Janova, and Samantha.

 

Great-Grandchildren: 19 cherished great-grandchildren.

 

Extended Family: A large circle of extended family members and friends.

 

Special Friend: His close working buddy and friend, Jeff Burum.

 

Service Information

 

Visitation: The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., with a funeral service immediately following at 7:00 P.M.

 

Graveside Service: Sunday, August 2, at 11:00 A.M. at the Davis Cemetery in Coalfield, Tennessee.

 

Officiating: Brother Ronnie Silvey.

 

An Important Note from the Family

 

Eugene was a wonderfully simple, down-to-earth man. At the family’s request, please honor his memory by attending his services dressed casually in blue jeans, a basic shirt, or any comfortable attire. The family also warmly invites attendees to wear something blue in honor of Eugene’s lifelong nickname, “Blue.”

 

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