Elder LeeAndrus Brimage

October 22, 1950 - December 2, 2019

The Elder Lee Andrus Brimage departed this earthly life and transitioned to be with his heavenly father on December 2, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on October 22, 1950 in Scranton, NC to the late Lee Barber and Vernice Mae Brimage-Payton. He was raised by his late grandma Janie Dell Clark, and his great grandparents Stanley and Aggie Clark. Lee attended O.A. Peay School in Hyde County and later moved to Brooklyn, New York. He worked at Hebrew National, Lloyd Smithwick Logging, Boerema’s Farm, Shavender Trucking, Tunnel Farm, and Dan Hershey Lumber Mill, just to name a few. He also started his own logging company named Lee’s Logging and Trucking lasting for over 20 years. Lee was affectionately known as “Junior”. He loved to faithfully serve the Lord, spread the gospel, work diligently, and take care of his family which he did exceptionally well. Lee lived a life of love, peace, and happiness. No one was a stranger to him, and everyone was considered family. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Lee Barber; mother, Vernice Mae Brimage-Payton; grandmother, Janie Dell Clark; grandfather, Cleveland Brimage; great grandparents, Stanley and Aggie Clark; sister, Verda Brimage. Lee leaves to cherish and celebrate his memories with his wife of 47 years, Mrs. Mamie Elaine Brimmage of Scranton, NC; five children, Brian Brimmage (Shawn) of Waldorf, MD, Tisha Brimmage (fiance’ Antoine) of Scranton, NC, Kristy Brimmage-Mann (Marlon) of Engelhard, NC, Marilynn Brimmage of Greenville, NC, and Lee Brimmage Jr. of Scranton, NC; ten grandchildren, Quajuan, Essence, Jayzon, Brishawna, Enya, Kriston, Brandon, Malik, Hezekiah, and Ezekiel; one sister, Carol Payton of Washington DC; four nephews; two nieces; one sister-in-law, Hattie Abner (Bobby); very close cousins, Arish Jean Davis, Evelena Swinton, Evelyn Campbell, Lovie Miller, and Shirley Mackey; special friends/brothers, Allen Gibbs, Calvin Lovick of Los Angeles, California, Paul Slade, Robert Cooper; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.