With great sadness we announce the passing of DeWayne Edwin Brunk, Jonesborough, on February 28, 2021.
DeWayne was born in Jacksonville, IL on February 18, 1962 and just celebrated his 59th birthday.
On February 20th, 2020 DeWayne and his wife, Ann, moved to Jonesborough Tennessee to a country home with 3 plus acres and he has spent the last year playing in the dirt and loving his new home/life.
DeWayne retired from Anheuser Busch Brewery, in Fort Collins Colorado, in March of 2014.
DeWayne is survived by his wife of 15 years, Ann Marie, his parents, Charles E and Bonnie S (May) Brunk, step-daughter Jennifer Michele Matamoros, and his Bichon babies, Kodiak and Grizzwald.
Memorial services will be conducted 12:00 PM (EST), Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Donations in DeWayne’s memory can be made to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Missoula Montana (https://www.rmef.org/donate/donation-packages/).
03/28/2021
Bonnie Chalfant
My deepest sympathy to you, Ann and also to Dewayne's parents Bonnie and Chuck. You and Dewayne were our favorite neighbors on Massachusetts St. in Loveland, CO. I loved the picture of him clearing snow off of everyone's sidewalks during a snowstorm ! I loved the video also, and the music was perfect .... what wonderful memories you have. May God Bless you during this very sad time. May Dewayne rest in peace..... Love to you both,
Bonnie
03/10/2021
Mickey & Billie Killgore
DeWayne was a kind and very special person. He will be missed and always remembered.
My deepest sympathies are with each of you, Bonnie, Chuck, & Ann. The video is a wonderful tribute, I obviously cried and laughed as I was watching it. DeWayne was a thoughtful, kind and to be honest an all around "Good Guy" he was so friendly to interact with. I recall him dropping a few thank you notes or cards in my drop box just because I gave him a place to park his vehicle. Chuck & Bonnie lived in our neighborhood for over 20 years. l cherish every moment I was blessed with their company, they stood by my side through the death of my beloved husband. My heartfelt prayers, and thoughts are with them, I wished I could be there to hug and help comfort them as they did me. Please know I am standing beside you in spirit! My heart breaks for the pain that DeWaynes family feels. My Love Always and Forever, Delores
03/06/2021
Benjamin Rivera
You will be missed. You taught me alot when it came to researching information for work. I will forever be grateful. My fondest memory is when I told him he reminded me of Bam Bam. He came right back saying I reminded him of Fred Flintstone. RIP.
03/06/2021
Vanessa Bentley
DeWayne was a great person. We worked together at AB while he was doing SOPs and training. He also played on the golf league, and it never failed when I was playing against him, it would get stormy... DeWayne had a heart of gold. To his family and friends, please accept my deepest sympathies. Rest In Peace DeWayne.
03/06/2021
Bennie & Gloria Garcia
Dwayne was a bright young man, and was a pleasure to work with at Budweiser.Heaven gained an angel.Prayers for his soul and family.
03/06/2021
Alan & Kim Florian
Our deepest sympathies!!
DeWayne and Ann were great neighbors to us when we moved to CO! Very welcoming and fun to spend time with.
DeWayne was a super guy who was taken too soon! He will be missed by many. Sending prayers to Ann and Chuck and Bonnie for comfort and healing during this difficult time!
03/05/2021
Vince & Pam Peters
My neighbor DeWayne Brunk will be remembered forever in our heart. He truly was a great neighbor, helpful, kind, and funny, not only to me and my wife but to all his neighbors. It makes me sick to lose such a friend at such a young age. Dewayne left his amazingly positive imprint on the world. To his wife Ann and his parents Bonnie and Chuck we wish you the very best. God Bless!
03/05/2021
Jacque (Webster) DeOrnellas
May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow. DeWayne was a true friend to many of us in school.
03/04/2021
Freda Young/Morescki
To Bonnie & Charles and all DeWayne's family, I was saddened to learn of DeWayne's passing. He and my son Rod were friends and classmates (their birthdays were only two days apart). DeWayne was a fine person as his parents as I remember all very well. God Bless All of You. Freda, Mesa, AZ
I was a co-worker of deWayne at AB for so many years and always found him kind and considerate. im sorry he's gone too soon for those of you that loved him.
I worked with Dwayne for many years at the Budweiser brewery in Fort Collins Colorado.
I knew him as a kind and intelligent man. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
03/04/2021
Dan & Georgene Ginn
Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for comfort and peace
03/04/2021
Mike and Kathy Stepp
Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family , will miss the big smile and hand wave as Dewayne was always outside doing a project or keeping his lawn perfectly manicured
03/03/2021
Keith and Maggie
Maggie and I were deeply saddened to hear of our friend DeWayne's passing.
DeWayne was our neighbor, our friend and a genuine "good guy". We instantly liked him the first day we met him in Fairfield Glade. We were all new to the Glade and establishing new friendships was our main goal. We were able to share many meals, game nights, golf games and street conversations about life on Wexford Lane and the world in general.
Additionally, I had the opportunity of going fishing with DeWayne in Canada and South Dakota. You learn a lot about a person's beliefs and values when you are in a boat for eight hours. DeWayne impressed me as someone who felt strongly about his family and his core values.
Maggie and I went on a long cruise to Tahiti with Ann and DeWayne. When you spend 30 days on a ship with friends our time provided many opportunities for laughs, memories, and reasons to be optimistic about life. DeWayne was an individual who was always looking for something better out of life.
Maggie and I are going to miss DeWayne. I'm sure he is showing St. Peter what the best lures for northern pike fishing are or how to play the game of Sequence. We look forward to seeing him again someday.
03/02/2021
Ricardo and Lisa Jones
Dewayne will be missed! A Good man that was true to himself and refused to take guff off of anyone! A Friend that was a Friend! We'll miss you Bubba!
Rest In Peace dear friend. You are loved and missed. I know some of our angels are greeting you in heaven. Love and peace to you always DeWayne.
My thoughts are with you, may your memories sustain you. Positive energy and guidance sent to you.
03/02/2021
Joyce and Terry Wubker
Ann Marie condolences and our prayers for you and Dewayne's family.
Good bye friend, rest in peace.
Ann & family, My sincerest condolences. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
03/02/2021
Jeannie Shannon
What a sad loss of a man who was always giving as he was living. It was my absolute joy to know him.
03/02/2021
Ruth Simmons (Brunk)
I was so sorry to hear of DeWayne’s passing, my thoughts, prayers and love during this most difficult time.
It was always a treat to chat with DeWayne as he walked his dogs past our mailbox. So sad to learn of his passing. My deepest condolences to Ann and family.
A terrible loss! He was a high school friend and was such a part of the Class of 1980. Like most, we all went our separate ways, but his life has always been and will forever be intertwined with mine others in that class. He joins a short list of our classmates who have left us much too soon. May that reunion with them be sweet in eternity my friend! Until we meet in the place where there is no pain! My condolences to his family, especially Bonnie and Charlie, who loved him to the moon. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you who loved our dear, sweet, oompy.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family DeWayne.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted -Matthew 5:4
Oh, Ann, my heart breaks for you. DeWayne was the love of your life and so deeply loved you in return. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling with his loss. My prayers are with you for comfort and peace of mind and heart during this difficult time. I am here is you need or want anything. I wish I could just give you a big hug!