Obituary for Jack Cumbie
Jack Earl Cumbie, 94, of Roanoke, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Jack served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was involved in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. He was awarded various medals including the Purple Heart, European Campaign Medal, and the World War II Medal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mamie Webster Cumbie; and two brothers, Fred Cumbie and Buck Cumbie.
Jack is survived by his granddaughter, Susan Maxey (Barry); nieces, Judy Robins (Donnie) and Linda C. Linville; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Carilion Hospice for their compassionate care of Jack. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to make a contribution in Jack’s honor to Carilion Hospice by calling them at (540) 224-4753.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Eric Spano officiating. Arrangements by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel.
Jack served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was involved in the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. He was awarded various medals including the Purple Heart, European Campaign Medal, and the World War II Medal.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mamie Webster Cumbie; and two brothers, Fred Cumbie and Buck Cumbie.
Jack is survived by his granddaughter, Susan Maxey (Barry); nieces, Judy Robins (Donnie) and Linda C. Linville; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Carilion Hospice for their compassionate care of Jack. In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to make a contribution in Jack’s honor to Carilion Hospice by calling them at (540) 224-4753.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Eric Spano officiating. Arrangements by Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel.