Brent Chumbley

Published 8:50 am Monday, February 3, 2025

BOWLING GREEN – Brent Chumbley, age 55, passed away in Bowling Green, Kentucky on January 30, 2025. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Ronald Edwin and Sandra Lee (Staimpel) Chumbley on September 28, 1969. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law and best friend, Terry Shafer.

Brent was in his sixth season serving as the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Western Kentucky University coaching students in their athletic success and mentoring students in life. His leadership and knowledge have made a lasting impact across the many universities where he has coached. Brent also served in the United States Army as a combat engineer in the 82nd Airborne division at Fort Bragg. In his home life, Brent enjoyed spending time with his wife Jennifer and daughter Alexandra, and as time allowed, he also enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Jennifer Shafer Chumbley; and their daughter, Alexandra. His brothers Michael Chumbley (wife Alice, and their daughter Kathryn of Paris, Kentucky), and Eric Chumbley (wife Amy, and their children Megan and Sam), as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Times will be announced. J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.