of Floral, AR
October 15, 1944 - April 7, 2024
Willis Edward (Poodle) Brumley, Sr. 79, passed away on April 7th, 2024 in Batesville, AR.
Son of Dethrow and Thelma Brumley was born in Keiser, AR on October 15, 1944. He graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1962 and entered into the United States Air Force as a firefighter stationed at Malmstrom Air Force base in Great Falls, Montana. Other Air Force bases Poodle worked at prior to his retirement in 1995 include Glasgow, Montana, Blytheville, Arkansas and Little Rock, Arkansas. For a span of 30 years, he served communities as a firefighter.
During Poodles retirement years, he bought a farm and moved to Floral, Arkansas. He was an ''all or nothing'' person who was detail oriented and passionate about everything he did. He was also ornery and known as a aggravator. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his kids and grandkids. He also enjoyed, restoring old John Deere tractors, rodeos, horses and tractor pulls.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Robin Suzanne, granddaughters Faith and Hope Brumley, his brother Bill Joe Brumley. Survived by his wife of 59 years Patricia Dalline Brumley, his two sons Willis Edward ''Eddie'' Brumley Jr. (Carol), Gregory Shane Brumley (Dana), 6 grand-children Hunter Brumley (Shelbie), Darrick Brumley (Haley), Jessica, Gracie, Avery and Chloe Brumley, 4 great-grandchildren, Channing, Charlotte, Leighton and Banner Brumley, his sister Wilma Adams.
Pallbearers are Hunter Brumley, Darrick Brumley, Brent Peer, Gary Wayne Brumley, Jr., Barney Miller, and John Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be BJ Brumley, Rick Lewis, Randy Sample, Louis Smith, and Cam Gay.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Rev. Delbert Tritsch. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Floral.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
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14 Condolence(s)
Mrs alvin wilbanks
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Carla Besinger
Friday, April 12, 2024
Dalline, Willis, and Greg. I’m so very sorry for your loss and saddened by the news. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you In his arms and give you that peace that passes all understanding!
Eddie and Phillis Herron
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I’m so very sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Bill Sanders
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Dalline, Eddie and Greg , I was saddened to hear about the passing of my friend Willis. As you know, we worked at Blytheville Air Force Base Fire Department together. Willis and I share a lot of time together away from work, hunting, fishing and chasing horses. Your family always welcomed me with open arms when I came to visit. I have so many fun memories from time together with you all. He was like an older brother to me. I learned about guns, dogs, horses and how to tell a tall tells. Boy could he tell um. As a firefighter he was the best, he mentored many, and they mentored others. His impact lives on. Rip my Friend.
Gretchen Smith
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
H.C. hearring
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Dalline my heart and prayers go out you and your family. We have not seen each other in years, but still remember when we were kids. If I can help you with anything please let me know. Love you.
Joe and Paula Brumley
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Will miss him always loved visits, Truly saddened with news of his passing.
Bill Neary
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
I first met Willis in 1971 at Blytheville AFB!! I knew right away we were going to be friends!! He loved George Straight and I did too!! We exchanged information on our guns and hunting trips!! He was definitely a sharp knowledgeable firefighter and we worked well together!! He was always first to help the young firefighters with his skills and knowledge!! He volunteered for many projects in the fire re station and step up on the restoration of our old R-2 rescue vehicle which ended up in the firefighter’s museum!! He was liked by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him!! My condolences to all of Willis’s family and all who loved him!! I know one day I’ll get to have that cup of coffee with him again!! May God bless all!!
Dan Moberly
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
First of all, I would like to express my sincere condolences to all of his family. Please know that 49 years later Willis still survives in many memories of those who had the privilege of working with him at Blytheville AFB Fire Department. We enjoyed our horses together and I can still hear him singing around the station one of his favorite Conway Twitty songs. "Lying here with Linda on my Mind" RIP Willis.
PHIL BABINE
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
My sincere condolences to Willis' family and loved ones . I was stationed at Blytheville in the early 70's and lucky to have him as a mentor of sorts . I learned alot about Life and Firefighting from Willis . He was a friend and a great help to a young Yankee , trying to find his way in the world . I will always remember and respect him .
Loved his smile when he would yell " HEY ROOKIE ". to get my attention .
Robert Vencion
Monday, April 8, 2024
I served with Willis from 1975-1975 at Blytheville AFB, I am in the B shift
picture on the top row 2 from left, I was proud to have served with him he showed me a lot of the ropes when I was there he was a big kidder, but when it was time to respond he was all business, I was glad to have talked with him recently,
RIP brother Firefighter!!
Cam & Kayla Gay
Monday, April 8, 2024
I loved talking to Poodle, we agreed about a lot things. I would tell him..great minds think alike. Lol. I'm gonna miss him so much. Signed, Kayla Gay. Rest in peace. Cam and I will miss you dearly!
Barbara Gail Kuhn
Monday, April 8, 2024
I’m so sorry. I love you all. Praying for you all.
Mark Vaughn
Monday, April 8, 2024
Sorry to hear, prayers sent.