Mr. Lethell Brumfield

Mr. Lethell Brumfield, 74, of New Orleans, LA, departed this earthly life on January 19, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. Visitation 10:00am-11:00am Saturday, February 3, at Peoples Undertaking Co. service following at 11:00am with Joseph Simmons officiating. Lethell was born in McComb, MS on May 15, 1950 to Annie Bell Brumfield Williams and Eugene Harris. He was the third brother of 10 siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents; Annie Bell Brumfield Williams and Eugene Harris, Alphonse Williams, Cynthia Williams, Frank Brumfield, Alphonse Jr, Lula Mae Hayes, and James Brumfield. Lee as his friends and family called him, grew up in McComb, Ms and in 1958 when he was 8 years old, his mother moved the family to New Orleans for job opportunities. The family lived for many years on the corner Saratoga and Melpomene St. In 1970, the family moved into 8422 Cohn St in the Carrollton Area (P-Town) and remained there until August 2005. As a teenager, Mr Brumfield took an interest in car maintenance and mechanic work. He learned from his stepfather Alphonse Williams while working on the family’s 1964 Chevrolet Impala. From there he worked under several mechanics and began working in the neighborhood for people who needed his assistance. Eventually people from the back of town, to the front would call on him or pass by to get their vehicles repaired or haircut. He used to walk around with several flat wrenches (9/16, 5/8, 7/16 were some of his main tools). Lee became a barber by cutting his siblings hair. And eventually this flourished into another small neighborhood business. Lee worked for Deacon and United moving company for 5 years as well. Outside of mechanic work, Mr. Brumfield ran several bars in P-Town. Standing 6’3” and weighing in at 250, he was tough and a force to be reckoned with, but rather than fight, he loved socializing and shooting pool. His favorite drink was 100 Proof Old Grandad. Anything less than 100 Proof was uncivilized. He would frequent the Bus Stop on Leonidas St, the Blue Flame on Spruce and Joliet and The Kitty Kat Lounge on Willow and Monroe across from the laundromat. He loved to fish on the banks of the river and Pier 90. He mostly caught Catfish and he caught Bass from time to time. Lee had many friends and acquaintances all throughout the Carrollton Neighborhood because of his friendly, welcoming spirit, his mechanic work and his laughter. He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter Lawanda Tobias. 3 brothers (Joseph Simmons, Robert Harris, and Solomon Williams, and his 2 sisters: Sara Ann Giles, and Dollie Smith. Compassionate services entrusted to Peoples Undertaking Co.

Mr. Lethell Brumfield

May 15, 1950 - January 19, 2024