Gerald Dalton Brummett, born on June 23, 1934, in Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Hardee County. He was a beloved member of the community, having moved to Hardee County from Johnson City, Tennessee. Gerald was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green and served in various leadership roles. He was an Army veteran, former mayor of Bowling Green, and past president of Kiwanis. His active involvement in the community and church made a positive impact on many lives.

Gerald worked for the telephone company and was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his job. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hasco "Pop" Brummett and Eula Brummett, his loving wife Rita Brummett, and son Gerald Brummett Jr. Gerald is survived by his children Duane and Joy Brummett of Wauchula, FL, Gene and Carola Brummett of Crewsville, FL, and Deanne and David Shanklin of Sebring, FL., twelve grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, Alan Brummett of Bowling Green, FL., and his sister, Patricia Thornhill of Ft. Pierce, FL. Gerald was a devoted family man, and his love for his family was evident to all who knew him.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Vitas Hospice team for their outstanding love and care of their father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home at P.O. Box 8190, Lakeland, FL 33802, or online at Children.onemorechild.org
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Bowling Green from 10:00-11:00 A.M., followed by funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Scott Tharp and Reverend Roland Davis will be officiating the service. Interment will take place at Bowling Green Cemetery,
Gerald will be dearly missed by all who knew him, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.