Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Bob” Robert Corbett RUMLEY [305], [289], [17403]
BirthJul 18, 1923, Guilford County, North Carolina [305], [17403]
DeathJun 15, 2011, Danville City, Virginia [17403]
BurialDanville Memorial Gardens, Riverside Drive Bus 58, Danville, Danville City, Virginia [17403]
FatherRussell Robert RUMLEY (1892-1955)
MotherEffie Jane GERRINGER (1900-1985)
Spouses
BirthDec 27, 1927, Guilford County, North Carolina [305], [17404]
DeathOct 17, 2012, Julian, Guilford County, North Carolina [17404]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [17404]
FatherJames Harrison TROXLER (1904-1975)
MotherPearl L. SIMPSON (1908-1983)
MarriageFeb 5, 1944, Rock Creek Twp, Guilford County, North Carolina [17405], [289]
Obituary Online notes for “Bob” Robert Corbett RUMLEY
Robert "Bob" Corbett Rumley, 87, of 54 Oak Ridge Ave, Danville VA died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Danville Regional Medical Center after being in declining health for the past month.

Mr. Rumley was born on July 18, 1923 in Guilford County, NC a son of the late Russell Rumley and the late Effie Gerringer Rumley. He spent most of his life in NC where he worked for Air Conditioning Inc. as a manager. He served his country in the US Army and fought in WWII. During his time in the army he received various awards that included the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Ribbon. He was a lifetime member of the DAV and Post 325 and he was of the Baptist faith.

On July 10, 1975 he married Barbara Clay Rumley who survives of the residence.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Rumley is survived by two daughters and two sons; a step son Davis Martines (Vicky) of Vinton, VA; three sister-in-laws, Julia Hooper (Nelson) of Roanoke, VA., Becky Rumley of Gibsonville, NC and Connie Clay, a brother Alton Rumley (Grace) of Gibsonville, NC; a sister Polly Shaw of Burlington, NC; special friends, Dee and Tommy Lynskey, Linda Ligon, and Pam Fuquay; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Rumley was predeceased by a brother Carlton Rumley.
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Obituary Online notes for Doris Marie (Spouse 1)
Spouse: Robert Corbett Rumley
Married 5 Feb 1944 Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Friday, October 19, 2012
JULIAN - Ms. Doris Troxler Rumley, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20 at Guilford Memorial Park. No visitation is scheduled.

Doris was born in Guilford County on December 27, 1927. She was employed in various jobs, most recently as a caregiver. She enjoyed working in her yard, doing puzzles, crocheting and crafts. Family was important to Doris and she displayed a strong Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Pearl Simpson Troxler; and daughter, Carole Fuqua.

Survivors are her daughters, Jean R. Coble of Garner, Gloria R. Belvin of Julian; sons, Robert Rumley of Julian, David Rumley of Georgia; sister, Frances T. Keogh of Florida; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the caregivers for their mother during her illness.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.
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