Brumfield, 63, of Franklin, served as a Franklin police officer, died on May 26 for 24 years before retiring in 2011.
“The first call I ever took (as a police officer) was with Bill on a detail in Harrison Addition on foot patrol,” said Lt. Gerry Massey. “He was a good man and a good father. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone, even if someone did something wrong.”
Massey said, “he always knew he’d do what it took to help another officer.”
Massey said Brumfield’s last call was working with another officer to serve a warrant when he climbed a fence and slipped injuring his shoulder and back.
Police Chief Russ Whitman said Brumfield served under of the city’s police chiefs. Brumfield was appointed as a reserve officer on Nov. 13, 1986 and was appointed a full-time patrolman May 24, 1987.
During his career with Franklin police, Brumfield served as a patrol officer, evidence technician, canine officer, BAC officer, warrant officer, court security officer, and property room officer. He also received several commendations for his service.
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Brumfield was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, enjoyed Cincinnati Reds games and his annual trip to Kentucky Speedway. Nothing was more special to him than his family and friends and a backyard BBQ. He was a longtime member of Berachah Church in Middletown.
Bill is survived by his wife, Becky Brumfield; sons, William “Joey” J. (Mary) Brumfield, Jr., Jacob W. Brumfield, and Jeremy D. (Amanda) Johnson; daughter, Kristin (Bryan) Smith; grandchildren, Brody, Lincoln, Theodore, Kyle, Jaxon, Emily, Thomas, and Kaylyn; brother, Larry (Jeanne) Brumfield; and numerous loving family and friends.
Brumfield was preceded in death by his parents, William and Velma (Agoston) Brumfield.
Services were held June 2 with Pastor Jimmy Tinch officiating. Brumfield was buried at Woodside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Berachah Church in Middletown.
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