OXFORD:
Robert “Bobby” Thomas Lumpkin, died February 4, 2011 at his home. He was a native of Granville Co. and was the son of the late Willie “Billy” T. Lumpkin and Ethel Owen Lumpkin. He was a lifetime member of Salem United Methodist Church for 68 years, where he served in almost every office at the church, the Choir and taught Sunday School. Bobby was and avid basketball and baseball player in high school, played semi-pro baseball and went to ECU as a pitcher until he injured his shoulder.
Bobby served in the National Guard for 6 years, was a real estate broker since 1974, played bluegrass in a band for 10 years, “The Whipoorwill Ridge”. He served for over 20 years in the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, as officer, Director, and Chairman, life membership in Oxford Jaycees, Jaycee of the year, 71-72 and 73-74, President 1974-75 and received the Distinguished Service Award, helped raise money for the Burn Center in Chapel Hill and helped build the church at Butner-Murdoch.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday February 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the salem United Methodist Church by Rev. Alan Felton and Rev. Pat Hawkins. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Marjorie Cash Lumpkin; daughters, Amy Schumann Bob of Durham and Cindy Peeden Dennis of Oxford; brother James “Jimmy” S. Lumpkin of Oxford; grandchildren twins, Thomas and Will Schumann and Sadie Schumann, Zach and Megan Peeden.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM prior to the services in the fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, c/o Bonnie Watson 6704 Mountain Rd. Oxford, NC 27565.
Online memorials www.hallwynne.com select obituaries.
Barbara and Bill Ratliff
February 5, 2011 at 12:00 amDear Margie and all of Bobby’s family – Bill and I can identify with your great loss because we, too, have lost a good friend and loved one in the loss of Bobby. He was a good man and God’s kingdom has added a beautiful soul. We will miss him so very much. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.
Bill and Becky Goins
February 5, 2011 at 12:00 amOur deepest sympathy in losing Bobby. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. We love you and continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Becky
DOUG ROYSTER
February 6, 2011 at 12:00 amSO SORRY TO HEAR OF BOBBY’S DEATH! HE WAS A GOOD MAN WITH MANY THINGS AND GOOD DEEDS LEFT TO DO IN LATER LIFE! HE TOUCHED A LOT OF PEOPLE’S LIVES AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY! MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES!
David & Margaret Bean
February 6, 2011 at 12:00 amMy sincerest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends over his death. From our days at Stovall High to later business dealings, I have only the fondest memories of Bobby. He will be greatly missed!
Donna Wilkins Snipes
February 7, 2011 at 12:00 amMargie,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna
Edward and Rachel Yancey
February 10, 2011 at 12:00 amTo Bobby’s family we extend our condolences and prayers. The memories of Bobby as a classmate in Stovall school bring wonderful thoughts and admiration for a friend who has done well ! May your memories give you blessing in the place of mourning and may you find the comfort of our great Savior more than sufficient to meet your every need. God bless you all. Ed and Rachel Yancey