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- Clyde D. 'Tony' Brassfield - MIAMI, Okla. - Former Montrose resident, Clyde D. "Tony" Brassfield, age 68, of Miami, Okla., died early Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 2004, at the Integris Baptist Regency Health Center following an illness. Tony, the son of Virgil and Elsie (Peterson) Brassfield, was born on Sept. 16, 1936, in Montrose, Colo., where he spent his childhood years, graduated from the Montrose County High School and grew to adulthood. He lived in Grand Junction before moving to Miami, Okla., in 1958 from Cortez, Colo. On Oct. 30, 1955, Tony entered into marriage and a lifetime partnership with the love of his life, Virgie Cummings, in Montrose, Colo. Tony and Virgie had the joy and privilege to share nearly 49 years of marriage prior to Tony's death. Tony was a horse trainer and traveled to several tracks. He was also involved in rodeos, grocery stores, for B.F Goodrich in Miami, Okla., as an auctioneer, and as an antique dealer. He was a former member of the Jaycees, Auctioneers Association, the Elks Lodge in Miami, Okla., and the Rubber Workers Union. He was a current member of the Liberty Baptist Church.
Surviving family members who were honored to share Tony's life include his wife, Virgie Brassfield, of Miami, Okla.; two sons: Brent Brassfield and wife Tammi and Brian Brassfield and wife Dana, all of Miami, Okla.; two grandchildren: Jessica and Graham Brassfield, both of Miami, Okla.; one brother, Rex Brassfield, of Montrose, Colo.; two sisters: Vera Ellis, also of Montrose, Colo.; Kathryn Parker, of Alamosa, Colo.; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tony was also preceded in death by one brother, Leroy Brassfield; one sister, Lucille Dopp; and a half brother, Maynard Brassfield. The family received friends on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home in Miami, Okla. A funeral service in celebration of Tony's life was officiated by Minister Leon Weece, with Rev. Carol Holden assisting, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Miami, Okla. Interment followed in the G.A.R. Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions, in memory of Tony Brassfield, may be made to the American Cancer Societ or American Diabetes Association, c/o Cooper-Althouse Funeral Homes, 5 B. Street Northwest, Miami, OK 74354. Arrangements were handled under the direction of the Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home of Miami, Okla., (918) 542-3311.
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