Mumford, Marvin Calvin

Marvin Calvin Mumford, 82 of Frankford passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Coastal Hospice by the Lake, in Salisbury, MD. Born Oct. 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Horace M. and Verda Mae Parsons Mumford.

He was a retired supervisor and sales clerk in retail sales. He was a veteran of World War II in the US Navy, having served on the USS Maumee II. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 7422 in Millsboro. He was an avid Eagles fan, loved Phillies baseball and loved to play softball in his younger days. He liked to dabble with lottery tickets, and everyone loved his smile. He was a member of Carey's United Methodist Church, and also attended the Assembly of God in Selbyville. He loved, and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by his best friend and caregiver, Wanda Mumford and his mother-in-law, Rada Bowden. He is also survived by a daughter, Peggy Lee Mumford, of Dagsboro and a god-daughter, Jessica Toomey; one brother, Alvin Mumford and his wife Peggy P. of Georgetown; a sister-in-law: Janet Bowden and her friend Diana L. Jones; two brothers-in law: Jerry Bowden and his wife Shirley and Charles E. Bowden and his companion Caroline. Three grand-children: Jennifer McGrath, Deborah Bennett and Robert C. Mumford. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, along with 9 great grand-children survive him. He especially acknowledged his special friends and employers, Jim and Diane Bunting. Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Robert Marvin Mumford, and by his brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Elisha B. Mumford. He was also preceded by a sister, Grace M. Shockley.

Services will be held at Watson Funeral Home at 211 S. Washington St. in Millsboro at 1:00 PM, on Thursday, April 15 where friends may call two hours prior for visitation. Flowers are welcomed. Interment will be at Carey's Cemetery in Millsboro.

(04/12/10)