JACKSON LOUIS BRUMFIELD, AGE 85
And a resident of Franklinton died Monday morning April 10, 2017 at his home. He was born to the late John A. Brumfield and Ophelia Bridges Brumfield in the Hayes Creek Community on May 1, 1931. Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Mary Louise Magee in 1954. Soon after, he became the first athlete from Franklinton to play for a professional sports team. “Stonewall Jackson” played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League until an injury cut short his professional career. He then served in the U.S. Army at Fort Sill for 2 years before he and Mary Lou moved to Terrebonne Parish, where he taught school and coached for over 10 years.
Jackson eventually made his way back to Franklinton where he became a successful dairy farmer and football coach at Bowling Green School. He was also a co-owner of S&M Fertilizer Company. He was a longtime member and deacon of Clifton Baptist Church, where he also taught Sunday school. Jackson enjoyed gardening which allowed him to share his vegetables with those in his community. He also enjoyed playing golf and following his grandchildren in whichever pursuits they participated in. He loved children and helped support their causes, be it those of his family, church or at Bowling Green School. He would also play the role of Santa Claus for his family gathering each year.
Survived by:
3 Daughters and Sons in law: Sheila and Jerry Guy,
Jackie and Randy Thomas,
Jewel and Jerry Fruge all of Franklinton
6 Grandchildren and Spouses: Curt and Melina Guy,
Laura Guy,
Shelley Thomas,
Emily and Wes Stewart,
Caleb Fruge,
Cailee Fruge
2 Great-grandchildren
Brother and Sister in law: Wayne and Linda Brumfield of Mt. Hermon,
Sister in law and Brother in law: Anna Dell and Phillip Creel of Franklinton
Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Mary Louise Magee Brumfield, 4 brothers John R. Brumfield, Elgin Brumfield, Denman Brumfield, Jimmy Brumfield and 2 nephews Reggie Brumfield, Denny Brumfield.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Wednesday April 12th from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation will continue Thursday at Clifton Baptist Church (27312 Hwy. 25) from 10 am until 2 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 2 pm Thursday with Rev. Tony Hicks and nephew Rev. Frederick Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Hayes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to his caregivers Brenda Magee and Irma Singleton for their support through the years.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Clifton Baptist Church Youth Fund.
Pallbearers: T. Wayne Brumfield, Brandon Creel, Byron Brumfield, Randy Brumfield, John Resse Brumfield, Joel Brumfield
Honorary Pallbearers are the Deacons of Clifton Baptist Church
