KEN BRUMAGE, TONY BRUMAGE'S FATHER, PASSES AWAY

 Ken Brumage passes away

Ken Brumage, father of Anthony Wayne Brumage of Monongah (married to Jessica Yankie Brumage, related to Shellie Yankee of Monongah Councilwoman Susan Sanders’ Christmas Lights Committee), passed away Monday, May 3.

Ken owned and operated K&M Auto in Meadowdale for more than 30 years. His widow is Connie Kester Brumage of Fairmont. They have 5 children, including Tony, husband of 2002 North Marion grad Jessica. Tony once lived on Walnut Street, where I was born in my Olesky grandparents’ house at the Pike Street intersection.

My favorite Brummage, with two M’s, is Geneva Brummage, one of many superb teachers during my Monongah High days. I was in Miss Brummage’s typing class, which was my springboard, along with Sister Agnes’ grammar lessons and Mary Turkovich’s math guidance, to a very fortunate career, life and financial situation. They were my Triumphant Triumvirant of Transformation. Not an easy job, I can tell you, either, for the trio to do that.

Ken’s obituary:

Kenneth Allan Brumage, 61, of Fairmont passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at Fairmont Regional Medical. He was born in Fairmont on September 11, 1959 son of the late William and Patricia Heflin Brumage.

He owned and operated K & M Auto in Meadowdale for over 30 years. He was a proud veteran and belonged to American Legion, VFW Post 7048. He was also Chaplain for the DAV association. He was a great musician and played the trombone. He served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart Connie M. Kester Brumage of Fairmont, five children Desiree Danielle (Glen) Watkins of Montan Mines, Dana Lynn (Bryan) Walls White of Fairmont, Brett Alexandria Brumage and Jordan Branham of Fairmont, Brittiany Marie Brumage and Zachary Kraven of Pittsburgh and Anthony Wayne (Jessica) Brumage of Monongah. He is also survived by eight grandchildren Kylie Paige Watkins, Glen Mason Watkins, Teaghan Patrick Brennan, Dresden Tempa -Lynn White, Safarah, Aunavyn, Arhylah, and Dolvrielle Brumage and one upcoming grandchild Brooks Allan Branham. Also surviving is his beloved dogs Daisy and Chi Chi.

He is also survived by one sister Bonnie Hardman of Arkansas, Uncles Dave (Marjorie) Knight of Fairmont and Arlie (Billie) Heflin of North Carolina and his wife’s aunts who loved him Joann Hunter and Doris Stiles.

In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes he will be cremated. Inurnment will be at the West Virginia National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Marion County Humane Society P.O. Box 905 Fairmont, WV 26554 or the American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Dr. Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202. Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont. Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com .