Robert W. Cumm

April 26, 1920 - January 5, 2012

Robert W. Cumm, 91, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away January 5, 2012 at his son’s home in Mooresville, NC.

Born in Willsboro, NY on April 26, 1920, Bob was the son of the late Ira and Philmon Bascomb Cumm. He had a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy retiring in 1959 as a Boatswain Mate Chief and spent most of his career at sea. Bob was aboard the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor when his ship was sunk by the Japanese attack. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve and Mason Dixon American Legion Post 194. He was a talented woodworker and pursued that hobby throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene Whitcomb Cumm of Rising Sun; three sons, Scott Cumm and his wife Sandra of Port Deposit, Randall Cumm and his wife Evelyn of Mooresville, NC and Jeffrey Cumm and his wife Nancy of Green Valley, AZ; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his eight brothers and sisters.

A service honoring Bob’s life will be held at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911 on Thursday January 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Friends and family may call at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be held at Brookview Cemetery.

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Robert W. Cumm, 91, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away January 5, 2012 at his son’s home in Mooresville, NC. Born in Willsboro, NY on April 26, 1920, Bob was the son of the late Ira and Philmon Bascomb Cumm. He had a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy retiring in 1959 as aContinue Reading

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I remember a Chief Cumm (don't remember his first name) who was at the Bainbridge Naval Training Center in 1958. I don't know if your Robert W. Cumm is the same person that I knew, but if so, I want to express my sincere belated condolences. The Chief Cumm I knew was a fine man who was very good to me. He made me his Assistant Master at Arms that summer of 1958 while I was waiting to be discharged (in September of that year). He assigned me an office down the hall from his and also assigned me a parking space beside the office building. He chose me to be his Assistant Master at Arms after inspecting the barracks I had been assigned to keep clean while waiting my discharge. He told me that he had never before seen those barracks so sparkling clean ! I'm writing my autobiography and including in it my time working with Chief Cumm. I hope your Robert W. Cumm is the same Chief Cumm that I knew because I would like to include his given names as well as his surname. If Bob is that same person, I would love to know (his face in that photo does look familiar). I can be reached at the following e-mail address: rcorder91@aol.com
Most Sincerely,
Robert G. "Bob" Corder
Midlothian, VA (a suburb of Richmond)

Mrs Irene and all the family, I am so sorry about Mr. Bob(Poppop). He was an exceptionally special person. He is in Heaven smiling down on each of you as a guardian angel now. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Aunt Irene and family Myself my family and all Neighbors here in The adirondacks do feel deeply for youre loss. I had great times listening to Uncle Bob and Dad reminising and the stories my father would tell me about there childhood and Military Exsperiences. I hopr to be in rising sun with my sister Vanessa this thursday if all goes well. God Bless you all. God and Past fanily are again together in Heaven. Thats for Sure. Calvin Anthony Cumm

I am so sorry for your loss. The Bible promises in the near future a life of no more death sorrow or pain-Revelation 21:4. May Jehovah the God of all comfort bring your family comfort at this sad time.

I would like to send my condolences. I am the daughter of Anthony Cumm. Calvin (my brother) and I will try to make the funeral.

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Mommom I am so sorry that poppop is gone, but I know he is in a better place now. I am so glad my family and I were able to see him one last time. I miss him so much and will always remember all the great times I have spent with him and you. He was a great man and I am proud to have him as my grandfather. I love you.

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