Tyree was born on December 27, 1941 to Nazaree Sr. and Isabell(Dillon) Brumfield. He was born and raised in the Mt. Canaan Community Church of Tylertown, Ms. in Walthall County. As a young adult Tyree moved to St. Louis to pursue a career in construction. Carpentry was his career for 40 years in different locations Chicago, Northern California and Southern California. During his travels he met the love of his life Leeora (Byrd)Brumfield. To this union they had one child Debrah (Brumfield) French. Together with his wife they fostered foster children for 30 years taking legal guardianship on two raising them as their own Mona Johnson and Dominic Ruff. The couple opened their doors and helped raise several nieces and nephews Terrance,Lawana and Latoya Byrd to name a few.
Tyree joined Spirit and Truth Missionary Baptist Church in Lancaster , CA. under the leadership of Pastor Aaron Duncan.
Tyree was known for his calm demeanor, pleasant smile and happy go lucky personality. He was always willing to help someone in need and was known for striking up a conversation with strangers,friends and family having a good story to tell. He was known as the family social bug and the phantom cause he would disappear and be found somewhere talking to someone.
Tyree was preceded in death by both of his parents, two sisters Allie T Brent and Hazel McGee, five brothers Shelton, Ezell, James W, Napoleon and Primik Brumfield.
Tyree leaves to cherish his memory his wife Leeora Brumfield of Lancaster,Ca., Children: Debrah (Brumfield) French (Dana), Mona Johnson and Dominic Ruff.
Grandchildren:Dana Jr.(April), Deandre,Dezell French, Krystal Hendley(Marquise),Tylee Johnson, Molana and Lorana Garcia
Great Grandchild: Davion, Dana III, Damioni and Danayah French, Aniayah Lane, Kasey and Zion Hendley.
As well as a host of countless family and friends, approximately 103 nieces and nephews and more.
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