John Marlin Brumley, Jr.

John Marlin Brumley Jr., 86, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Moses Cone hospital in Greensboro.

Born on July 10, 1938, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late John Marlin Brumley Sr. and Sara Setzer Brumley, former owner-operators of the old Belk-Brumley store in Newton.

Following a childhood bout with polio, John graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 1957 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering in 1962 from NC State University, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. His career was spent in textile and furniture manufacturing in central and western North Carolina.

John loved Wolfpack basketball and football, hunting, photography, music, storytelling, family vacations to Nags Head, and dancing--even in memory care, with the help of his Rollator. He is remembered for his friendly and outgoing nature, his big laugh, his love of grilling, and his harmonica playing.

A loving father, John supported his children in their interests and activities and raised them in Lincolnton and Asheboro in the Lutheran church.

Preceded in death by his wife, Carol Brumley, and sister, Jane Hewitt, John is survived by his daughter, Caroline Hawley of Asheboro; sons, Mark Brumley and wife Jennifer of Asheboro; Steven Brumley and wife Shelia of Asheboro; Jon Brumley and wife Jill of Apex; brother William Brumley and wife Diane Dufour of Sullivan’s Island; nine grandchildren; a great grandchild; stepsons, Todd Jones and wife Audrey Jones of Charlotte; and Chris Jones of Asheville; and two step grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.