Minister Harry James Brunson Sr.

Harry James Brunson, Sr (76) affectionately known as “Deac” transitioned into his eternal rest on Friday, September 30, 2022. Harry was born March 30, 1946 in Sumter, SC to Wallace Brunson Sr. and Eloise Brunson. He attended schooling in Sumter, SC then graduated and moved to New York City. It was in the Bronx, NY where he met the love of his lifetime, Maggie Lorraine McLeod and they wed and became one on January 10, 1972. The two of were inseparable, he was her “Big Harry” and she was his “Lorraine”. Out of their Union they raised three sons, Harry Brunson Jr, Shawn Brunson and Isaiah Brunson and one and only daughter Shareese McLeod-Brunson. Harry Brunson was one of the most faithful man of God anyone could ever meet. He worked three jobs his entire career; Ray Bestos, Winchester Arms and he retired from Connecticut Containers in North Haven, Ct. after working 20+ years for the company. Harry never missed a day and took every commitment he served with a passion to fulfill the job. He was ordained as a licensed minister at Wayfaring Ministries in 2003 under the leadership of his Apostle & brother, Apostle Eugene Brunson. Minister Harry took his office very serious and once he retired he became the pillar of the12 o’clock noon day prayer at the church. He had a daily appointment with God at the altar and his appreciation to be in God’s presence was to blow God hundreds of kisses. He was a die- hard sports fan of the New York Giants, New York Knicks & New York Mets. He enjoyed teasing many rival sports lovers. Minister Harry leaves to cherish his memories his beautiful wife Maggie Lorraine Brunson of Hamden, CT, (3) sons Harry Brunson Jr , Shawn Brunson and Isaiah Brunson all of Hamden, CT, (1) daughter, Shareese McLeod-Brunson of New Haven, CT and his dog Blue of Hamden, CT; (2) granddaughters, Ania and Anya Brunson of North Carolina. He leaves (6) brothers, Wallace Brunson Jr. of South Carolina, Sammy (Lois)Brunson of South Carolina, Apostle Eugene (Pastor Diane) Brunson of New Haven, CT, Benny (Connie) Brunson of New Haven, CT, Stanley (Barbara) Brunson of Hamden, CT, Jeremiah (Gwendolyn) Brunson of Hamden, CT; (2) sisters Shirley Singleton of New York, NY and Lucille Galloway of Hamden, CT. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones to cherish his life. He is predeceased by father Wallace Brunson Sr, mother Eloise Brunson and brothers Robert Brunson, Randley Brunson.

Minister Harry James Brunson Sr.

March 30, 1946 - September 30, 2022