Lawrence Leroy Brumitt

He graduated from Bosse High School and was a US Navy Veteran, having served on the USS Rankin. He retired from Alcoa after 40 years of work, and was a member of the Alcoa Golf League. Torch enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a phenomenal knowledge of geography. He had traveled extensively all over the world. Recently, he had a grandson, Torch, proudly named in his honor. Lawrence was beloved by his family and was a noble and truly good man who will be sorely missed.

Torch was preceded in death by his wife, Helen B. Brumitt, in 2003; and daughters, Linda Wright and Sheryl Gibson.

He is survived by his son, Scott Brumitt (Meghan); brother, Wayne "Tony" Brumitt; grandchildren, Torch Brumitt, Jaime Hoskins, Jeremy Rakestraw, Kristal Brown and Robert Hyneman; seven great-grandchildren; and one great, great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Alexander West Chapel, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Alexander Memorial Park Burial Location: Heritage Chapel, Crypt 36A