State Rep. David Brumbaugh, R-Broken Arrow, dies at age 56.
House Majority Leader Rep. David Brumbaugh, R-Broken Arrow, died Saturday at his home.
Brumbaugh had served House District 76 since 2010. He served as the current Republican Caucus Chair since 2014 and was the vice chair of the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on General Government, according to a news release from House Speaker Charles McCall's office Saturday evening.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, U.S. Sen. James Lankford and other political leaders posted condolence messages on social media Saturday night.
Rep. Scott Inman, D-Del City, issued a news release:
“I am so saddened to learn that a colleague and a friend, Rep. David Brumbaugh, has passed suddenly.
“David was a good man with a heart for Christ. While we didn't agree on a variety of issues, he was always respectful and sincere in his beliefs and his dealings with my caucus and me.
“On behalf of my entire caucus, I want to extend the deepest of sympathies to David's family and his companions in the House Republican Caucus.
“May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
“And may we all remember that there are so many things more important than politics — that those things that unite us far outnumber those that divide us.
“May we never take this life and God's blessings for granted.”
Brumbaugh was born in Abington, Pennsylvania, and earned degrees from Belmont Abbey College and Pacific Western University. He also attended Oklahoma State University.
Survivors include his wife, Shelley Brumbaugh and daughters Abigail and Hannah.
Funeral services are being arranged.