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Philip Mumford Obituary
April 22, 1959 - May 5, 2023
Philip "Birdie" Sherman Mumford III, 64, of Bethlehem, N.C. passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home.
Born April 22, 1959 in Hartford, Conn., he was the son of Philip Sherman Mumford Jr and Priscilla Muller Mumford of Hickory, N.C.
Phil was a member of Corinth Reformed Church in Hickory, N.C. for 17 years where he taught the high school Sunday school class. He was a Fund Accounting Analyst with Principal Financial Group. Phil loved to hike and play golf. He was a Nebraska Huskers and Philadelphia Phillies fan.
In addition to his parents, Phil was survived by his wife, Tammy Jo Nickerson Mumford of the home; his daughter, Cassie Leigh Lowry and husband Josh of Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Elizabeth Mumford and Carolyn Clark, both of Glastonbury, Conn.; two nieces and one nephew.
A celebration of Phil's life will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in the Bost Hall at Corinth Reformed Church with the Rev. Dr. Bob Thompson officiating. The family will greet friends following services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Corinth Reformed Church designated to the "HOPE Garden".
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James and Patricia Brozowsky
May 12, 2023
We want to pass along our sympathy to the family. We didn´t know Philip but know his sister Liz. Again our sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Mumford family. Jim and Pat Brozowsky-Land O Lakes-Florida
Florida
Kathleen M Sousa
May 10, 2023
Tammy and family: I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Your faith in God will guide you through this difficult time. May you be at peace and may Phil rest in peace with the Lord.
Drew Lawton
May 9, 2023
Phil was a great friend and always reliable partner on the GHS golf team. He kept us laughing, and was a caring soul that would do anything for those that he cared about. There will never be another "Birdie".
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