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Charles Cumby Obituary
LOS ANGELES, California - Charles Cumby, Jr., 90, of Los Angeles, CA, passed away on October 3, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA.
He was interred in the Inglewood Park Cemetery Sunset Mission Mausoleum in Inglewood, CA. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Charles was born on April 12, 1930 in Danville, the first of two children born to Charles and Ivanna Cumby. After graduating from Danville High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois in 1952, and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1965.
In June 1952, he joined the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in Burbank, CA and was employed there until his retirement in 1989. Cumby participated in design and development of Lockheed YC-130, P3, L1001, YF-22, and other aircraft, working in design, flight sciences, and engineering management. 1984 he became "Engineering Program Manager - Commercial" and was "Deputy Director of Research, Test and Engineering - Advanced Tactical Fighter Program" (YF-22) when he retired.
He married Dorothy Arlene Vickers in February 1953 and they lived happily until her passing on September 27, 2009. His parents also preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Theresa Garrison of Bloomington; his beloved companion, Mrs. LuJuana Hunter of Windor Hills, CA, and nephews, nieces, and friends.
After retiring, he traveled extensively with family and friends, going on tours and cruises to all of the continents except Antarctica and visiting more than 55 countries.
He greatly enjoyed golf and was a member of the Marston Washington Golf Club. His other hobbies and avocations were photography, reading, gardening, and studying the vagaries stock and bond markets.
A special thanks to Caryl Robin and Chrystal Taylor and to his doctors, nurses, and caretakers who cared for him in Bloomington and Los Angeles during his battle with cancer.
In accordance with his wishes, no funeral or memorial service was held.
Condolences and memories may be shared with his family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
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Caryl Vickers Taylor
October 11, 2020
I could not have had a more caring, loving and sometimes comical, brother-in-law! I remember visiting Charles and my sister, Dorothy at their home on CrenshawBlvd., in Los Angeles! Dorothy and I were on our way to church and when I came out of my room, He had a smile on his face but I knew he wanted to burst out in laughter! He thought my hat was hopeless! I still have a picture of me in that hat! My husband and Zi shared 60+ years with them and my adored them! I am sure he got tired of Disneyland because that was an annual trip each time we visited! He never let them win games, even though they cried and pouted, he knew they had to learn to lose and lose gracefully! He ran with them, ride a skateboard and golfed with Bobby and my grandchildren, Eric and Elise lived them! We will miss him greatly but he will forever have a special place in our hearts! I know you will be missed by your sister, Thresa and companion, Lucky! Rest In Peace, hug my sister and slumber with the angels watching over you until we all meet again! Love you dearly! Caryl and family
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