Born in Thurmond, West Virginia, Fayette County, Mr. Cumbow was the son of the late Harry Edward Cumbow and Dora Starks Cumbow. He was retired after fifty plus years at Ohio Gear starting out as a machinist and spending a number of years in management. Mr. Cumbow spent two years serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War era. He was a long time member of Park Street Baptist Church where he attended with his late wife. He was a hard worker and a devoted family man.
Surviving, are a daughter, Diana Rotan of Florence, South Carolina and two sons, Harry Cumbow of Pickens, South Carolina and Ronald Cumbow (Kaye) of Westminster, South Carolina. Mr. Cumbow had a generous number of wonderful and precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert Cumbow, and his six siblings; Eddie Cumbow, Ronald Cumbow, Jim Cumbow, Barbara Gleason, Nancy Osborne and Helen Wilson.
A service will be held at Dillard Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM. A visitation to be prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Interment will follow the Friday service at Greenlawn Memorial Park and Gardens in Easley, South Carolina.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Park Street Baptist Church, 114 Robinson Ave, Easley, South Carolina 29640.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Cumbow family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
