David Ralph Cumber's Obituary
David Ralph Cumber, LCOL, USA (Ret.), died peacefully April 16, 2018 at home with his loving wife Kay at his side. He was born May 13, 1934 to Leone and Ralph Cumber of Norwich, New York.
Following graduation from Niagara University, Mr. Cumber entered the Army as an Intelligence officer. He served 22 years in various postings, including 2 tours in Vietnam. Following his military career he worked for several government contractors as an analyst and settled in Lewes, DE for retirement.
Mr. Cumber is predeceased by his parents, daughters Judy and Mary Ellen, and granddaughter Stephanie. He is survived by 5 children: Steven and Lisa (Cottrell) Cumber of Stafford, VA, Thomas and Kathy (Haines) Cumber of Gainesville, VA, David and Karen (Bussard) Cumber of Virginia Beach, VA, Seana Cumber of Lewes, DE, and Cathy and Steven Gray of Round Hill, VA; seventeen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his sister Barbara and husband David Edwards of Johnson City, NY; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018, at 11:00 AM at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Cumber's name may be sent to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or St. Edmonds Roman Catholic Church, 401 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19958.
Please sign Mr. Cumber's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES.
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