Walter Ralph Brumbley, Jr.

Walter "Ralph" Brumbley, Jr., 87, of Milton, DE passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of the late Walter Ralph Brumbley, Sr. and Amy (Tucker) McCollum. He worked as an Electrician in Disneyland, where he also served as the Mayor in the afternoon parade. He and his wife Carol were co-owners of Brumbley Family Park Campground in Milton. Ralph was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was also a Boy Scout Leader with the Chesapeake Bay Scouts. He would let the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts camp out at the campground every year. He also held Father and Son campouts for the church members as well as having a fishing tournament every year for the kids. He was a mason at the Oriental Lodge # 27 in Wilmington and also a member of IBEW #313 for over 65 years. Ralph loved to travel with Carol and was also a long distance runner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son William "Bill' Brumbley and a sister Dianne Redd.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years Carol Ann (Short) Brumbley; his children Ralph Brumbley, John Thomas Brumbley, David Scott Brumbley, Regina Chillas, Charles Denn, Joshua Bilbrough and Sarah Cozzens; a brother William Brumbley; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 12 - 1 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 110 E Lucky Estates Dr, Harrington, DE where services will be held at 1 pm. Burial will follow in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps RD, Milford, DE 19963. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmknatt.com.

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