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1931
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2017
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Walter Lum Obituary
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Mosaic UMC at 3:00 pm with Reverend Carolyn Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00pm.
Walter, a native of Augusta, graduated from Richmond Academy Class of 1949, and was a Corporal in the US Army where he served during the Korean War. Mr. Lum was owner and operator of Delta Manor Grocery and later Lum's Moon Gate Restaurant. He attended First Baptist Church as a child and was a member of the American Legion, The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and Old Town Neighborhood Association. Walt was an avid bowler and enjoyed softball but was especially talented and enthusiastic as a Ballroom Dancer.
Additional survivors include a son, Michael Lum, daughter, Andrea Lum Freeman, brothers, Frank Lum, Arthur Lum, sisters, Mabel Ng, Pearl Lee, Mildred Loo and Lorraine O'Quinn, three grandchildren, Mia, Maggie and Gabe, two great grandchildren, Alyssa and Penelope.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Mosaic UMC Harvest Fund, The Children's Hospital Fund and the CSRA Human Society or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Lum
Joseph Jackson
November 26, 2017
Andrea, You have my deepest and sincere condolences Mr.Lum was a kind and giving man who gave credit for food to many of the residents of Delta Manor who would not go hungry because of his caring ways. he was a friend to all people at a time when this nation faced great chaos.
November 26, 2017
cedric L sturgis.my role model.
Delene Mathis
November 25, 2017
To Andrea and Family: Mr. Lum was a genuine person, I lived across the street from the store in Delta Manor and my brother Lorenzo worked for him. May you feel comfort knowing others care and share your sorrow with you. #RIP Mr. Lum
Michael Culpepper
November 25, 2017
Mr Lum was a great friend and neighbor. I am very grateful for the opportunity to know him. Rest in peace Walter you will be dearly missed.
Silvia/Charles West
November 23, 2017
Andrea, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Mary Blackstock
November 22, 2017
Condolances to the family. Walter was a good kind man.I knew him as a bank customer at Georgia Railroad Bank when I worked there.
Donna Jackson
November 22, 2017
Andrea...my sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Praying for you all
Carol Fort
November 22, 2017
Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
Steve Ellis
November 22, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rod Luce
November 22, 2017
I had known Walt for many years. He was a good friend and will be missed. Condolences to his family.
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