Ruel "David" Whitfield's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Hueytown, Alabama

Ruel "David" Whitfield

August 3, 1949 - May 28, 2025 (75 years old)

Hueytown, Alabama

Ruel "David" Whitfield's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Hueytown, Alabama

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Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home

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Ruel "David" Whitfield

August 3, 1949 - May 28, 2025 (75 years old)

Hueytown, Alabama

Ruel Whitfield Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruel Whitfield of Hueytown, Alabama, who passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruel Whitfield or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Ruel leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Whitfield and Essie Whitfield. He is survived by: his sisters, Linda Gail Burchfield (Brad) and Reba Naramore (Ronnie); and his nieces and nephews, Ronda Lynne Kornegay, Reagan Kornegay, Brandi Bunn (Jason) and R. J. Naramore.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home (1300 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at the Highland Memorial Gardens (3115 18th Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home



Tue

June 03

Visitation

10:00 AM

Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home
1300 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020

Tue

June 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home
1300 4th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020

Tue

June 03

Burial

Highland Memorial Gardens
3115 18th Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020

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