Joe Harvey Brumfield, Jr. 83, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, in Wilmore, KY. Harvey was born on September 10, 1940, in Lexington, KY, to Joe Harvey Brumfield, Sr. and Evelyn Anne Brumfield. He graduated from LaFayette High School in Lexington and attended the University of Kentucky.
Harvey served in the U.S. Army Reserve Infantry Division and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sargent.
Harvey was employed by IBM in Lexington for 15 years before embarking on what would be a lifelong entrepreneurial journey. He and Margie owned and operated The Cherry Place for 31 years, and before that they farmed in Marion and Boyle County, ran a country grocery store, performed land surveys, and bought and sold real estate.
Harvey was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margie. They were married for 58 years. The couple have three children, JoAyne Keltner (Ken), Mark Brumfield (Karen), and Shawn Brumfield Rogers (John). Harvey dearly loved his family and was blessed by 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Harvey was a born-again Christian who loved the Lord. He was a nature and outdoors enthusiast with a passion for history, especially Kentucky history. Harvey was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association and would regularly attend the spring and fall national shoots.
A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. The officiant will be Mark Brumfield. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm prior to the service.
A private burial will take place later at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, KY.
Memorial donations may be made in Harvey's name to the Thomson-Hood Veterans Center Program Fund.