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Robert Lumber Obituary
Portsmouth - Robert Carey Lumber, 87, passed away June 20, 2018.
He is survived by his sister, Vera Buchanan (Buck); and three daughters, Denise Campbell (Bruce), Terry Lumber and Pegi Seriani (Rich); his five grandchildren, Chris Poffenbarger (Carmen), Brooke Daugherty (Damon), James Poffenbarger, Deanna Griffin (Matt) and Carey Campbell. There are nine great-grandchildren, Maddie, Sydney, Ava, Bre, Taryn, Mia, Camden, Glori and Jace. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vera Lumber, and his wife of 55 years, Sonya Lumber.
Robert was a native of Portsmouth and graduated from Cradock High School. He served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from Sears as a Store Manager after 38 years with the company.
He loved his family, friends and neighbors. He was an avid gardener with a beautiful yard. He had a friendly and generous spirit, loved collecting and telling jokes, listening to jazz and big band music, watching movies, and reading. He was a wonderful brother, father and Pop Pop who will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held at noon followed by a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Indian River Chapel, 6568 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or other Veterans Charity organization. Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.hollomon-brown.com
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Lori Riddick
June 28, 2018
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Lumber passing. He was my manager at Sears until he retired. He will be missed but not forgotten. I wish you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Deepest Sympathy Lori Riddick
Nelda Powell
June 26, 2018
I will certainly miss your visits to the office with the gifts of "my lunch" which usually consisted of chocolate! I will cherish my half cup of coffee with the special mug you gave me. I so enjoyed our visits and loved the jokes and special moments as you caught me up on your daughters and the times you shared with them.(and how much you loved the Texas Roadhouse!) Your popping in from time to time was the highlight of my week and I will miss you. Time to rest my dear friend. Your journey here is done.
Rachel Glinke
June 25, 2018
Mr. Lumber was one of my favorite and most dear patients. God blessed him with a giving heart and he used it every chance he could, often thinking of how he could bring smiles to other's faces or make you laugh with his jokes. Just last month he was bringing flowers to us at his doctor's appointment that he picked that morning and telling me new and old jokes. He will be missed dearly, but heaven certainly gained. I know he will be wearing a permanent smile next to his beloved wife now. I'm praying for comfort for his family and that you may feel the presence of God during the hardest of days to come.
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28
Visitation
12:00 p.m.
Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory - Indian River Chapel6568 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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28
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
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