Jimmie Brunk son of the late Mauda Fears Brunk and Lawrence Brunk was born in Redford, Missouri, on May 6, 1931. He departed this life at Bluff View near Clearwater Lake in Reynolds County, Missouri, on June 3, 2017, at the age of 86.
On July 8, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jimmie was united in marriage to Veda Gregory and to this union three children were born. She preceded him in death on October 4, 2013. Jimmie was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Redford Church of the Nazarene. His hobbies included mushroom hunting and fishing. Jimmie was very talented, he worked with wood making many crafts and puzzles, he also made aluminum airplanes out of soda cans.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Donna Kay Meade, and one sister, Geneva Metcalf.
Jimmie is survived by two sons, Donnie Brunk of Ellington, Missouri, Ronnie Brunk and wife Debbie of Edmond, Oklahoma, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Melvin Brunk and Marvin Brunk both of Redford, Missouri, two sisters, Bonnie Pratt and husband Bill of Farmington, Missouri, and Deloris Miles of Annapolis, Missouri. Jimmie will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, June 6th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Wednesday, June 7th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Geraldine Rains
Music: Geraldine Rains
Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Jason Meade, Adam Brunk, Aaron Brunk, Andy Brunk, Craig Turner and Traiche Dement.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri