Eddie Willis Cumby
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Graveside service for Mr. Eddie Willis "Red" Cumby, 78, Athens will be Saturday, 11:00am, at Barker Cemetery, Baxter, with Rev. Leonard L. Jackson, officiant, under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Co. Mr. Cumby transitioned June 3, 2020 in Athens.
He was born February 15, 1942 in Henderson County where he attended Central Schools. "Red" was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, retiring from Seismic Energy with 30 plus years of employment.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and two sisters, Catherine Cumby and Janie M. Kelley.
Left to cherish his memories are: wife of 50 years, Vera Shofner Cumby, Athens; four sons, Jackie R. Cumby and Eddie D. Cumby (Lisa) both of Athens, Garry Cumby (Ronda), Cibola, TX and Barron Tanner (Dionna), Bartlesville, OK; four daughters LaDedra Stevenson (Ray), Deneen Hatton (Rodney), Conchetta Crayton (Craig) all of Athens, and Lorraine Cumby, Grand Prairie; five brothers; four sisters; a host of grandchildren and great- grandchildren
Viewing will be from 12-7pm, Friday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.