Frank L. Brumfield

Frank L. Brumfield, 71, of Independence, MO passed away October 7, 2015 at his home. A visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, at the chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Frank was born March 13, 1944 to Frank K. and Hilda (Leach) Brumfield. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1962, and in that same year married his high school sweetheart Ronnie Kay Beal. He graduated from Longview Community College in 1976. Frank worked at Western Electric in Lee’s Summit for 10 years. He joined the Kansas City Police Department in 1971 and found his true calling as a Crime Scene Investigator during his career, where he developed some techniques that are standard practice today. He retired in 1996 and then worked as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Jackson County for 10 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop #341 in Raytown for 10 years. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hilda Brumfield; and his sister Frances Nonnweiler. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ronnie Kay Brumfield; three sons and their families, David Beal Brumfield, wife Tara and children, Ashley and Alex of Belton and Amy West of Leawood, KS, Frank Steven Brumfield, wife Gina and sons Frankie and Timmy of El Dorado Springs, MO, Robert Brumfield and daughters, April, Allison and Christina of Independence; his sister, Eva Barnes; brother-in-law, Fred Nonnweiler; and special daughter, Michelle Brumfield. He also leaves his little buddy, his dog Eldo. Frank’s last wish was to die at home and Ronnie Kay and his three sons were able to make that happen with the help of Gentiva Hospice. Frank was raised in the Salvation Army Church, so the family wishes that contributions be made in Frank’s memory to the Salvation Army Independence Corp., 14700 E. Truman Rd, Independence, MO 64050. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)