Harold Raymond Brumagin

Harold was born in Lowville, PA on June 1, 1935 to the late Lewis Mintern Brumagin and Fern Leah Overton. He graduated Houghton College in New York State with a degree in Bible History and a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation in 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Lee Sherwood of Corry, PA. He then obtained a Divinity Degree from United Seminary in Dayton, OH. After pastoring for a few years, he obtained his Master of Theology from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He spent most of his years in ministry serving churches in the Southern California Arizona Nevada Methodist Conference. After more than 40 years of service, Harold retired in June 2001 from Christ Community United Methodist Church in Goodyear, AZ.

First and foremost, Harold loved the Lord and studying his word. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching baseball, basketball, and old Westerns.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, and sisters Nancy Johnson, and June Hughes.

He is survived by his three sons, Randall (Bridget) of Wittmann, AZ, Eric (Renee) of Lewisville, NC, and Garrett of Prescott, AZ; grandchildren Morgan (Jennifer) Brumagin, Erika (Chanston) Cox, Bailey Brumagin, Leigh Ann Manuel and 6 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 2 pm at New Song United Methodist Church, 16303 W. Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374. Graveside service will follow at Sunland Memorial Park & Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. Family will receive friends for visitation and viewing at 1:00 pm.

Memorials can be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Brumagin family.