Joseph Lemoyne Delton Dumas

Joseph Lemoyne Delton Dumas obituary

Joseph Lemoyne Delton Dumas

Joseph Dumas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Cumberland, MD- Joseph Lemoyne Delton Dumas, 70, of Cumberland, MD, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at UPMC- Western Maryland.

Born July 14, 1955 in Massachusetts, Mr. Dumas was the son of the Joseph Dumas and the late Jeweral Elmira (Bookman) Marshall. He was also preceded in death his step-father: James Marshall; a brother: Carl Evans; and two sisters: TyAnne Martin and Darryl Tims.

Joseph graduated from Baltimore Community College and was a carpenter for Neilson and Sons General Contracting for several years. He enjoyed boxing, running track, and loved playing dominoes, chess, and horseshoes.

Joseph is survived by his daughter: Jeweral Byrd; his grandchildren: Clarence Butler, III and Ajai Butler; his siblings: Joe Evans (Sharon); Lorna Evans, Marian Black (Tom); Robert Evans (Rayetta); and James Marshall (Priscella); and a special friend: Bernadette Campbell; as well as his step-daughter: Dawn Williams; and his step-sons: Daryl Graham, Darren Graham, and Dana Graham.

Per his request, he will be cremated and services will be private.

Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A. is assisting the family.

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