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Dr. Philip Lesley Cumbia

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Philip Cumbia Obituary

Dr. Philip Lesley Cumbia, retired associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Richmond, died April 8, 2004. The son of the late Otis Allen Cumbia and Josie Dean Cumbia, he is survived by his wife, Mary Maxwell Acree Cumbia; and two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen Lesley and Hope Louise Cumbia of Hanover and Dean Philip and Constance Mastick Cumbia of Spotsylvania. His grandchildren are Philip George, Christine Mary (Christy) and William Moncure Cumbia of Spotsylvania and Erin Louise, Jensine Hope, Skyler Naomi and Elise Clara Cumbia of Hanover. Also surviving is his twin brother, Dr. Jesse Wesley Cumbia and his wife, Alice Lawler Cumbia of Charlottesville; a brother-in-law and his wife, Walter Moncure Acree Jr. and Jackie Durham Acree; a sister-in-law and her husband, Catherine Acree Julian and James Robert Julian; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph L. Cumbia; and a brother-in-law, Major Roba Lee King, U.S. Army retired. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Otis Douglas Cumbia and Joseph Lester Cumbia and his sister, Naomi C. King. A Brodnax native, Dr. Cumbia served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He was graduated from Bluefield College and the University of Richmond. He earned the Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Theological seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., his Master of Sacred Theology degree from Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, and was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity from the University of Richmond. He served as Pastor at Menokin and Nomini Baptist Churches of Warsaw and Montross, Va., Deep Run Baptist Church in Richmond, and he was Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, serving primarily as Minister of Pastoral Care. His hobby during retirement was maintaining a small Christmas tree farm. A funeral service will be held in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church on Monday April 12, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 Parham Rd. on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to a First Baptist Church ministry or to any of the former churches he pastored.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Cumbia

25 Entries

Maxwell Cumbia

May 4, 2004

Heartfelt love is expressed.

Patricia Smoot-Ardler

April 19, 2004

Ms. Cumbia,

I was so saddened by the passing of Reverend Cumbia. (Dr. Cumbia) He married me way back in 1969 at Deep Run Baptist Church. I have been attending First Baptist for the last 2 months and had just a month ago asked about you and Dr. Cumbia. The person I spoke with told me he had been real sick. I am so sorry and my prayers go to you, Dean and Alan and family.

Wesley and Alice Whitaker

April 19, 2004

Such wonderful images and thoughts immediately come to mind when we think of you. Some people in this world you cannot forget and you and Phil are definitely on top of that list. We hold your friendship close and are blessed to have had you in our midst.

Our thoughts & prayers, Wesley and Alice Whitaker

Gladys Balderson

April 16, 2004

I remember Rev. Cumbia when he was at Nomini Baptist Church. He spoke to my graduating class at Washington and Lee High School and I was so impressed with his quiet

and compassionate nature.I recently

loss my husband of 42 years so I can

relate to the loss of a loved one.

May God be with you all.

Nancy Dean Wolff

April 16, 2004

Max, I was deeply saddened to learn about Rev. Cumbia. He was extra special to my family and me. I remember so well the day he baptized me in the Rappahannock River. I also remember the wonderful times my family had with him when he first came to Nomini Baptist Church. He always had such a loving smile. He will be truly missed by all. You and your family are in my prayers. I am so glad you two got to visit with Mother. She is 92 and continues to inspire me with her life.

Nancy Bolling

April 14, 2004

Mrs.Cumbia, Allen and Dean,

I was shocked to read this sad news of Mr. Cumbia's passing. My life has been so blessed in having him and you all in my life. He was one of a kind. I love you all and he will be sadly missed. I remember fondly all the times at Deep Run and the sleigh riding in the winter and painting the barn and feeding your cats. Bible school at Deep Run and I could go on and on.

Bless you all and you have my heartfelt deepest sympathy.

Nancy Bolling

Phil andJudy Minor

April 14, 2004

Mrs. Cumbia and family,

Rev. Cumbia was the salt of the earth and it was always a delight to see him and talk to him as he was so very kind and gentle with his words. He will surely be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

God Bless,

Judy and Phil Minor

Kay Settle Fearnow

April 13, 2004

Dr. Cumbia was such a kind & compasssionate minister. I have such fond memories of him being my pastor during my childhood.He will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

Kay

Julie Whitlock

April 12, 2004

As my husband, Kevin, and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary this year (and on every anniversary thereafter), we will think fondly of Dr. Cumbia, who performed our marriage ceremony and was such a gentle soul. We are truly blessed to have known him.

Debbie MYERS Flammia

April 12, 2004

What a blessing it was to know and have Mr.Cumbia as my minister at Deep Run Baptist Church, to guide me through my teenage years! Then to marry me! TO Mrs Cumbia and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. God be with you and bless you during these difficult times.

Becky Rosso

April 12, 2004

Dr. Cumbia performed the funeral services for both my father and mother and I'll never forget how his gentle kindness and steadfast faith helped ease the pain of their passing. He was a true Christian. God bless your family.

Noni Ledford

April 11, 2004

Dr. Cumbia was an example of a "good and faithful servant." My prayers are with you all. Lovingly in His grace,

Wayne and Susan Gaskill

April 11, 2004

To Max and their dear family;

Wayne and I have been so very blessed to have had you and Phil to have crossed our paths of life. Both of you have always exemplified an example of how to live as one of Christ's followers. The sincere interest Phil and also you Max always show even in brief periods of seeing either of you, the kindness that is always present, the soft touch of a caring and loving human being reaching out to others...both of you portray all of these traits and more. The two of you have made such a shining example of husband and wife, confident in your mission of life...and showing...and living your love of God. Thank you to both of you, Max and your dear Phil, for your love and life's work. Phil has always shone to others how to walk with Christ, the greatest gift man could ever give to those in this earthly life. Max, you have been the partner in this shared mission you both have lived. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you and to your beloved family. The day and hour was not a coincident, but a sign from our Lord for the celebration of Phil's mission here on earth. Our prayers and fond thoughts, Wayne and Susan Gaskill

Katherine Hart

April 11, 2004

Dr. Cumbia was a great man, he laid to rest my father and recently my mother, how blessed we all were to have that and it meant so much to all of us that he did such a thing with his illness. My God bless you all and all the things you do. My prayers are with you all. Katherine H. Hart, daughter of Kenneth and Marie (Mamie) Hart.

Judith MYERS Neece

April 11, 2004

Growing up and attending Deep Run Baptist with Mr Cumbia and his family will always have a special place in my heart. Pls know that my thoughts and prayers are with His whole family

Kelly M. Sisson

April 10, 2004

Your dad made a huge impact on so many lives. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debra Melton Buckley

April 10, 2004

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Cumbia's passing. He meant so much to our family . All of us are enriched for having known him.

Violet Bevins Hinkle

April 10, 2004

Pastor Cumbia may have passed from this earth, but not from my heart. My entire family loved him.

With Sympathy,

Violet Bevins Hinkle

and her Parents

Claude and Zelma Bevins

Bill Cumbie

April 10, 2004

One of the high compliments I often received was to be identified as or mistaken for Phil Cumbia. Our names are so similiar - only differing in the first initial and the last -that it was unstanable.

I know that the great things of the faith that Phil shared so wonderfully will sustain you all during these days

See Romans 15:13

Bill Cumbie

Mark Waggoner

April 10, 2004

Mrs. Cumbia & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

LOUIS MICHAUX

April 10, 2004

AS I REFLECT UPON MY LIFE AND THOSE WHO HAVE NURISHED ME IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PHIL CUMBIA RANKS AT A HIGH MARK ON THE LIST. HIS GENTLENESS AND CARING LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. THOSE WHO KNEW HIM AND WALKED ON PHIL CUMBEA'S PATH ARE MUCH RICHER FOR THE EXPERIENCE!

LOUIS MICHAUX

Joan Funkhouser

April 10, 2004

Rev Phil was a wonderful human being

so compassionate and caring. He will be miss. My condolences to his

loving wife, Max.

Johnny Adams

April 10, 2004

So sorry to hear of your loss Dean. God be with you in these trying times.

Marcus King

April 10, 2004

Uncle Phil was so much a part of my life as a child and as an adult. His inspiration lives on in me and everyone he met. My prayers go out to all of us in the Cumbia family who will miss this wonderful man. Blessings to Aunt Max, Allen and Dean and Families.

Love,

Mark

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