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David Rhea "Tooter" Cumbie

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David Cumbie Obituary

David Rhea Tooter Cumbie LUBBOCK- David Rhea Tooter Cumbie was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on May 21, 1948 to John Cumbie, Jr. and Edith Stanford Cumbie and went to be with his Heavenly Father On May 7, 2012. David accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at 10 years of age and was a member of First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, in 1997. He graduated from Coronado High School and was employed by Lynnwood Townhomes. Tooter was an avid golfer and loved to spend time with his very special golf buddies. He is survived by his parents, John and Betty Cumbie of Lubbock; one son, Cory Hughston and wife Colleen; and four grandchildren, Ashlee, Sammy, Daniel and Joshua Hughston, all of Victoria, Texas; one brother, Steve Cumbie and wife Ellen of Pasadena, TX; two stepsisters, Pam Bielss (Glen) and Peggy Kinslow (Mark) both of Lubbock; three nephews, Matt Cumbie of N.Y.C., John Cumbie of the U.S.M.C. now stationed in Afghanistan, John's wife Karla also of the U.S.M.C. stationed in Carlsbad, Calif. and Paul Cumbie of New Orleans, LA; numerous cousins and a host of beloved friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at Sanders Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Sanders Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will follow on a future date at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from May 10 to May 11, 2012.

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May 14, 2012

Tooter you will be missed !!! Rneee Davidson

Tucker Stressman

May 13, 2012

There's no man on this earth is rather put garage doors together with. David Cumbie was a man you couldn't forget after meeting him. A very special and kind hearted soul, as long as he made his way to the golf course that is. Tooter you will be missed and remembered by all of us in greatest of ways. Rest In peace, my friend.

May 13, 2012

miss you my friend..... love you long time...chief

Wally Davidson

May 12, 2012

Tooter was as good as they come.... He had a heart and soul as big as the sky above. We'll miss him....

Ricky Tadlock

May 12, 2012

The greatest thing I got from lynnhood are you and chiefs friendship will keep you in my heart for a long time

MISSY CONNER

May 11, 2012

What moves through ME is a silence. A quiet SADNESS, a longing for one more day, one more WORD, one more LAUGH, I(WE) may not understand why you left this earth DAVID so soon, OR why you left before I(we) were ready to say good-bye. But little by little. I (we) begin to remember not just that you died DAVID but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.May the peace come to your family. I'M PRAYIN FOR STRENGH in this difficult time.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. RIP MR DAVID. THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER MAN.LOL

Robert & Mary

May 11, 2012

John and Betty our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We were so sad to hear about Tooters passing. We knew Tooter long before we became your neighbors. He will be greatly missed.

Bobby Hindle

May 11, 2012

You were a down to earth friend who was there for people when they needed someone. I know you will have one waiting for me when it is my time to go.

Brian Willis

May 11, 2012

Tooter was one of my favorite golfing buddies. I'm still going to play in "Tooter's Group" at Reese on Saturday and Sunday. We will miss him dearly.

Chester Marston

May 11, 2012

Tooter,
A life well lived...
I have 40+ years of memories thanks to you.

D. L. Lowrie

May 11, 2012

John and Betty,

You are in our prayers and our love today. May the Lord be with You in comfort and grace.
D. L. and Alice Lowrie

Anne Davis

May 11, 2012

Sweet Tooter, we will miss you - too soon gone and loved by so many! May you rest peacefully in the arms of God! Love to you always! Annie

May 10, 2012

I would see & visit with David occasionally at the Reese Golf Course. He would always have something funny to bring up about golf. David & I were in the same class at Coronado High. Myself, and class mates will miss him very much. Larry Winton

Kathy Hart

May 10, 2012

Good bye Tooter, we will miss you!!

janna toney

May 10, 2012

".Love you long time." Chief and Janna

Ronnie Rosson

May 10, 2012

Keep Playing in Heaven Tooter - God Bless

May 10, 2012

"Tooter, I am going to miss you so much. God Bless You, My Friend."
-Teresa Betenbough-Hindle(Lubbock,Tx)

Cindy Strange

May 10, 2012

Tooter you were an original!!! I will miss you terribly! Rest in peace my friend.

Elaine Lusk

May 10, 2012

Tooter always had a smile for everyone he saw and an ability to make even the darkest day brighter. He also never failed to remember birthdays or valentines day with a single red rose to all of his "ladies". I will always remember him with love and affection.

Larry Simmons

May 10, 2012

Always will carry Tooter with me in life.

Joe Belt

May 10, 2012

Rest in Peace, my Friend.

Darla Edwards

May 10, 2012

Tooter..you were a great friend to me...love you long time!!!

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