Allan James "Bud" Brumley, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Bud was a son of the late Mary H. (Smebakken) and Clayton E. Brumley. Bud was born on February 15, 1923 in White Butte, South Dakota. He and Gladys Leone Williams were married on October 3, 1943, in Lemmon, South Dakota. Bud proudly served during World War II with the United States Marine Corp in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he became a partner in a local trucking firm until 1955, when he began driving for Barber Transportation Company. He drove for Barber until his retirement in 1982. During his trucking career, he drove millions of miles without an accident. He was extremely proud of this accomplishment for which he received many awards.

Bud was passionate about horses, and raised many during his lifetime. He also loved rodeos and participated in steer roping competitions. He enjoyed country western music, especially Patsy Cline. Upon retirement, Bud spent untold hours working on leather tooling and presented many of his creations to friends and family. Above all, he loved his family, his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Bud was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Brumley; a brother, Dean Wilson Brumley; and a beloved grandson, Christopher Dean Brumley.

Survivors include; daughter, Katherine Potter of Aberdeen, South Dakota; sons; Dean Brumley and wife, Kathy of Wichita Falls, and Keith Brumley of Arlington, South Dakota; his grandchildren, Nathan and Tony Brumley, Melissa Doolen, Shawn Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Steve Potter, and Beatrice Brumley. He also leaves behind eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Burton of Sierra Madre, California; a brother, William B. Brumley of Laga Vista; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Prince of Peace Chapel of the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon. Military Honors will be afforded by the Brattvet-Green American Legion Post #66 of Lemmon.

For those desiring, the family suggests memorial donations be made to a favorite charity of your choice in honor of Bud.