B.J. Brummitt Jr., 58, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 11, 2017. Mr. Brummitt was born on January 17, 1959 in Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a beloved figure in Apopka as the Owner of BJ’s Towing Service. Mr. Brummitt is survived by his mother Dulcie “Mom” Brummitt; his significant other Christin Wilson; siblings Roger Brummitt, Mike Brummitt, Ed Brummitt, Pamela Settles, and Beverly Muncy; daughters Katrina Miller and Brittany Wilson; 3 grandchildren; and many loved ones and friends.
From the time he was able to walk we all knew we were in trouble. BJ would hang all over mom and the rest of us, just buggin’ us to death. That’s how he got the nickname “Buggy”.
Throughout his school years he was picked on because of the way he walked, but he never allowed his disability to stop him. At the age of 12, in Ohio, he got a job taking care of a local woman’s yard, where he would raise her sheep. In 1972, when BJ moved to Florida, he was in a work release program. Soon after starting the work release program he starting bugging John Garcia, who ran Lust and Long Packing House. John took very well to BJ, as most of his friends did. After leaving Lust and Long Packing House he went on to work at a service station in Maitland, where he also took very well to the Owner.
In the winter of 1973 BJ, his father, and his oldest sister Leta were on their way to Orlando to do some Christmas shopping, when the unthinkable happened! Just 6 miles away from home they were struck by a train. BJ’s sister, Leta, died instantly, and his father died the next morning. BJ survived the accident, but just about every bone in the lower parts of his body were broken as well as his jaw. He was on a Ventilator for 14 days. His mother, Dulcie “Mom”, stayed by his side the entire time and nursed him back to health.
In 1980, with one truck and a dream he started BJ’s Towing! He worked at the Shell Station that was on the corner of McGee and 441. BJ’s Towing went on to be the most recognized Towing Service in Apopka.
In the early 1990’s BJ had a quadruple bypass, which led to many surgeries as well as additional health complications. BJ did not have it easy since he went on to have 6 heart surgeries, which include a pacemaker, defibrillator, knee replacement, body infections and complications from diabetes. BJ was able to beat prostate cancer and also had a near death experience after going into cardiac arrest. Despite all of this, he did not let it slow him down. BJ loved life; he loved his family, friends, and community. Many times BJ would speak of selling his business, but all that truly knew him, knew better.
Christin and BJ met in 2007 and spent the next 11 years together. During this time they welcomed 3 grandchildren, Tanner, Bo and Oz. Tanner, Bo, and Oz were his heart. BJ and Christin also continued to run the business together. Christin would work in the office and BJ would take the calls with the other drivers from time to time. During BJ’s many stays in the hospital he could always count on Christin to be by his side, which is exactly what she did until his time here on earth ended.
BJ had the biggest heart of anyone we knew. He loved helping anyone and everyone he could. Many stories can be told regarding his generosity. One story of his generosity dates back to 1977, when BJ purchased a crib for the family that lived across the street from his business. That act stuck with the boys, as they would fro up and work for BJ one day.
BJ was a jokester, and loved making people laugh. If he wasn’t on a call, or with his family, you could find him in one of the local restaurants, cutting up with the employees and fellow patrons. His love for his family, friends, and community was profound. He touched the lives of everyone that he met, and he will be greatly, greatly missed.
He would want all of you to know that he lived a great life, and to THANK YOU ALL for helping him fulfill his dream for 37 years. For now BJ’s Towing will carry on in his honor.
Fellowship to foillow at the Elk’s Lodge:
201 W. Orange Street
Apopka, FL 32703
Service
Celebration of Life
Loomis Funeral Home Chapel
420 West Main Street Apopka 32712
10:00:00
Don Hawkins and Lori Long says
Don Hawkins and Lori Long says
Prayers for the family B.J we love and miss you already you were a friend and a wonderful boss to both of us you will always be in our lives and hearts and thoughts. Love Don and Lori
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CHRISTIN WILSO says
CHRISTIN WILSON says
I pray that your at peace my love, no more pain , I miss you so much already . Until we meet again my love rest in peace !
Erin Arnold says
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Bobby and Tenita Reid says
Peggy Cook says
BJ will always be remembered as the BEST of the ‘good guys’. Always kind, polite, generous, easy going, humble…….. no one like him.
God bless his family and loved ones, may he give you peace .
God rest your sweet soul my friend, you will be missed more than you know
Donna Jackson says
So sorry for your loss of this Great man. He was a good friend to myself and many others in this community..You will be greatly missed BJ…FLY high, and you and Dale try not to get into to much trouble up there..Love you, Donna Jackson aka…Thelma
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Trish Palmer says
Trish Palmer says
You were a great person inside and out. You were always there for the palmer family . Thank you so much my friend . Your family is in my prayers . The world lost another good guy! But heaven gained a beautiful angel. Much love to you and your family.
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Charlie Brummitt of leesburg says
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Diane Tillman & Glenn Dobson says
Diane Tillman says
You have been such a great influence and friend. Always will be. Go rest high.
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Erin Cieslik says
Erin Cieslik says
BJ you showed me alot in the little time that I worked for you. You was a hard worker that never did it the easy way you made sure it was done right. I never seen someone work as hard as you & you always made sure you took care of people. BJ I will miss you ,but I will never forget you. R.I.P Sir.
Stephen W. Cook says
Stephen W. Cook says
BJ, RIP Brother. I have known you since my days with Apopka Police Department back in the late 70s and it is honestly hard to believe that you are gone.
Bob and Charlene Mozingo says
WANNETTA Swasta ( Nichols) says
Sorry for your loss. I met BJ. My Dad Merle Kessler. Took me to Florida a long time ago. I met BJ. Then. I thought he was a wonderful Man. So sorry for your loss. BJ TELL DAD I LOVE AND MISS HIM SO MUCH. AND ALSO MOM ( DELLA) I miss them so much. REST IN PEACE BJ..
Lisa Bennington says
BJ knew the importance of family. Only the greatest of men do. When my mother “April” passed away he drove from Florida to Ohio without hesitation. I’ll never forget the hug I received from him standing in my grandparent’s kitchen. Wish I would have squeezed him a bit longer that day. My deepest sympathy to all that loved and enjoyed life with him.
I will be praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Expression of Sympathy says
A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on October 18, 2017
Jeff New says
Ronnie Maggard says
Ronnie Maggard says
BJ was a long time friend we will miss him RIP BJ
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Tim Vencill & Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All. Since you all moved to Fla. We have not spent much time together. BJ was not only a Cousin, He was a Great Man and Friend. RIP Brother, I Love And Miss You. I’ll see you again.