Wilbur Brummett Jr.

Wilbur Brummett Jr., 61, Latayette. died Sunday. Feb. 19, in Home Hospital emergency room.

He was born July 29. 1933 in Stockwell. He married Sharon L. McCalment in 1971 in Crawfordsville, and she survives.

He was a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe County.

He served in the Army during the Korean War, where he received the Good Conduct, Korean Service, United Nations and National Defense medals.

He was employed as a mechanic for Firestone Auto Sales, retiring 5 years ago on disability.

He was a member of the Stockwell United Methodist Church.

Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Sherry Carpenter of Colfax and Brenda Conner of Lafayette; a son, James R. Leep of Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. James (Maxine) McGlothlin of Brookston, and Mrs. George (Marlene) Russell of Lafayette; a brother, Robert Brummett of Stockwell; and 4 grandchildren.

A brother, Jerry Joe Brummett, is deceased.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Seller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, the Rev. Mark Hill and Mary Foxworthy officiated.

Interment was in Tippecanoe Memory Garden with American Legion graveside rites.