Howard Berry Brumitt

Howard Berry Brumitt, 84, passed away October 8, 2010 in Richmond. He was born in Johnson City, Tenn., the son of Elbert K. Brumitt and Pauline Sell Brumitt. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and had an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. When the war ended, he resigned from there and went to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where he was awarded a degree in Architectural Engineering. He was a retired architect, having worked for Merrill C. Lee for 13 years and Carneal & Johnson for 23 years. He was the widower of Marguerite Ford Brumitt; and is survived by a daughter, Marcia Brumitt Custalow; and a son, Howard Mark Brumitt (Deborah), both of Richmond; two granddaughters; one cousin, Bill G. Smith of Johnson City, Tenn.; and a special friend and caregiver of Richmond. Howard was a kind, loving, caring and generous gentleman and he will be missed. He resided at Ginter Hall South. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 10, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Parham Chapel - Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mausoleum at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229.