Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Smokey” Wallace Alton RUMLEY 
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[305], [289], [17413], [17414], [17415], [17416], [17417], [17418], [17419], [17420], [17421]BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [17413]
FatherRussell Robert RUMLEY (1892-1955)
MotherEffie Jane GERRINGER (1900-1985)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for “Smokey” Wallace Alton RUMLEY
9/29/2021
Wallace Alton Rumley
1934 ~ 2021 (age 87)
Wallace Alton Rumley, 87, met his Maker on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home.
He was born July 29, 1934 to the late Russell Robert Rumley and Effie Jane Gerringer Rumley of Guilford County.
Alton was married to Grace Y. Rumley for 68 years.
Alton was previously employed with Copeland Fabrics and Alamance Machine Products. He was a passionate fan of the Atlanta Braves and loved their dog Chloe. He enjoyed visiting the Smiths Greenhouses where he found his second family. For many years he met daily with close friends at Eddie’s Texaco for their “town meetings”. He also loved taking Grace to eat lunch at the Senior Center in Gibsonville which fostered some really close friendships. Recently he spent a lot time on his front porch talking with neighbors (especially Darrian), the postwoman and Mike the local UPS driver. He really didn’t meet a stranger.
Alton is survived by his children R. Dale Rumley (Deb), Phyllis R. Estes (Mike), Maria R. Ingle (Jeff) and Reba R. Worley (Todd); grandchildren, Chris Estes, Nick Estes, Alicia R. Massey, Kayla Worley and Olivia Worley; great grandchildren, Lily Hamlett, Nolan Causey and Gabriel Massey.
The funeral service will be held on 2:00 PM Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jacob Danieley and Pastor Darrell Massey with burial to follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.
You may send condolences or sign the online register book at info@lowefuneralhome.com. [17413]
Wallace Alton Rumley
1934 ~ 2021 (age 87)
Wallace Alton Rumley, 87, met his Maker on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home.
He was born July 29, 1934 to the late Russell Robert Rumley and Effie Jane Gerringer Rumley of Guilford County.
Alton was married to Grace Y. Rumley for 68 years.
Alton was previously employed with Copeland Fabrics and Alamance Machine Products. He was a passionate fan of the Atlanta Braves and loved their dog Chloe. He enjoyed visiting the Smiths Greenhouses where he found his second family. For many years he met daily with close friends at Eddie’s Texaco for their “town meetings”. He also loved taking Grace to eat lunch at the Senior Center in Gibsonville which fostered some really close friendships. Recently he spent a lot time on his front porch talking with neighbors (especially Darrian), the postwoman and Mike the local UPS driver. He really didn’t meet a stranger.
Alton is survived by his children R. Dale Rumley (Deb), Phyllis R. Estes (Mike), Maria R. Ingle (Jeff) and Reba R. Worley (Todd); grandchildren, Chris Estes, Nick Estes, Alicia R. Massey, Kayla Worley and Olivia Worley; great grandchildren, Lily Hamlett, Nolan Causey and Gabriel Massey.
The funeral service will be held on 2:00 PM Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Jacob Danieley and Pastor Darrell Massey with burial to follow in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.
You may send condolences or sign the online register book at info@lowefuneralhome.com. [17413]
Obituary Online notes for Grace Yvonne (Spouse 1)
1/26/2023
Grace Yvonne Warren Rumley
February 26, 1936 — January 25, 2023
Gibsonville
Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Funeral Service
Lowe Funeral Home Chapel
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Graveside Service
Gibsonville City Cemetery
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Grace Yvonne Rumley, 86, met her maker on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born February 26, 1936 to the late Isaac Herbert Warren and Mamie Josephine Gerkin of Alamance County.
Grace was preceded in death, by her husband of 68 years, Wallace Alton “Smokey” Rumley.
Grace was last employed with The Guilford County Senior Center in Gibsonville, which she enjoyed immensely. She felt her greatest accomplishment was to have loved and raised her four children with discipline, respect and honor. She was a master at making snow days special with snow cream, homemade popcorn, cocoa and hours of conversation around the wood stove. She was witty and feisty until the end and loved for being so. Grace was an avid reader, even after losing her eye sight, she continued to ‘read’ audibly. She would say to you, take care of your eyes, do not take your sight for granted. See the good, the positive and the blessings you have. Give thanks to God for your eyes and the beauty they allow into your life.
Grace is survived by her children R. Dale Rumley (Deb), Phyllis R. Estes (Mike), Maria R. Ingle (Jeff) and Reba R. Worley (Todd); grandchildren, Chris Estes, Nick Estes (Leslie), Alicia R. Massey (Caleb), Kayla Worley, Olivia Worley; great grandchildren, Lily Hamlett, Nolan Causey and Gabriel Massey and a sister Debbie King (Jim).
The Rumley family would like to thank the following people for loving and caring for our mom, we are eternally grateful and could not have done it without you all. Caregivers, Laverne Worley, Kim Purgar and Debbie Taylor. Authoracare, Toni Fellows and Beverly Herring.
The Funeral service for Ms. Rumley will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the chapel at Lowe Funeral Home by Pastor Jacob Danieley, Pastor Darrell Massey and Pastor Caleb Massey with the burial to follow at Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Authroacare Hospice; 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215 or The Humane Society of Alamance County; 2213 Edgewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215. [17421]
Grace Yvonne Warren Rumley
February 26, 1936 — January 25, 2023
Gibsonville
Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Funeral Service
Lowe Funeral Home Chapel
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Graveside Service
Gibsonville City Cemetery
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Grace Yvonne Rumley, 86, met her maker on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born February 26, 1936 to the late Isaac Herbert Warren and Mamie Josephine Gerkin of Alamance County.
Grace was preceded in death, by her husband of 68 years, Wallace Alton “Smokey” Rumley.
Grace was last employed with The Guilford County Senior Center in Gibsonville, which she enjoyed immensely. She felt her greatest accomplishment was to have loved and raised her four children with discipline, respect and honor. She was a master at making snow days special with snow cream, homemade popcorn, cocoa and hours of conversation around the wood stove. She was witty and feisty until the end and loved for being so. Grace was an avid reader, even after losing her eye sight, she continued to ‘read’ audibly. She would say to you, take care of your eyes, do not take your sight for granted. See the good, the positive and the blessings you have. Give thanks to God for your eyes and the beauty they allow into your life.
Grace is survived by her children R. Dale Rumley (Deb), Phyllis R. Estes (Mike), Maria R. Ingle (Jeff) and Reba R. Worley (Todd); grandchildren, Chris Estes, Nick Estes (Leslie), Alicia R. Massey (Caleb), Kayla Worley, Olivia Worley; great grandchildren, Lily Hamlett, Nolan Causey and Gabriel Massey and a sister Debbie King (Jim).
The Rumley family would like to thank the following people for loving and caring for our mom, we are eternally grateful and could not have done it without you all. Caregivers, Laverne Worley, Kim Purgar and Debbie Taylor. Authoracare, Toni Fellows and Beverly Herring.
The Funeral service for Ms. Rumley will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in the chapel at Lowe Funeral Home by Pastor Jacob Danieley, Pastor Darrell Massey and Pastor Caleb Massey with the burial to follow at Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Authroacare Hospice; 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215 or The Humane Society of Alamance County; 2213 Edgewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27215. [17421]