He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served during the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He had worked as a farmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul Brimhall, and a stepson, Franklin Thomas.
Survivors include, his wife, Myra Brimhall of the home; a stepson, Michael Jackson of Jonesboro; a brother, William Brimhall of Forrest City; three sisters, Lee Brimhall of Calico Rock, Darlene Goins of Forrest City and Diana Brimhall of McAllen, Texas; and a grandson, Matthew Ryan Jacobs of Jonesboro.
The body will be cremated. A memorial service will be planned at a later date under the direction Howard Funeral Service of Leachville.

