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Labon Thomas Bumphus

1936 - 2020

Labon Thomas Bumphus obituary, 1936-2020, Derry, NH

BORN

1936

DIED

2020

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Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry

15 Birch Street

Derry, New Hampshire

Labon Bumphus Obituary

Labon T. Bumphus, 84 of Derry, NH passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020 in the Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH. He was born on February 19, 1936 in Newburgh, NY, a son of the late Lambert and Geraldine (Scott) Bumphus. Mr. Bumphus proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged after 30 years of service as a Chief Master Sergeant having worked in Logistics Communications. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Lester W. Chase Post #9 where he was a Past Commander. He was also a life member of the VFW Post #1617 in Derry and the Disabled American Veterans and a member of Paxton # 16 Masonic Lodge of Harrisburg, PA. Labon loved playing cards, reading and doing crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Elsie Jeannette Howard of Derry, many nieces, nephews and cousins including two nieces, Geraldine Blake and Rosella Curry and two cousins, Tru Fischer and Lola Garland, with whom he had a close relationship.

Calling hours will be held on Monday March 2, 2020 from 2 - 4pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 7, 2020 at the Keyser Funeral Home, 326 Albany Avenue Kingston, NY followed by burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Newburgh, NY. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Union Leader on Mar. 1, 2020.

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Francine Hylton

March 5, 2020

RIP uncle labon I will always remember you daddy and I hanging on the weekends playing our cards gone but never forgotten

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Mary Howard

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Karen Daniels

March 3, 2020

To the Bumphus family: So sorry to hear of Labon's passing. His parents lived across the street from mine and we were neighbors as well as close friends. He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed. We will keep his family in our prayers. Labon will never be forgotten.

CAROLE & CLARENCE WATKINS

March 2, 2020

Jeannette, Sorry to hear of Bumps passing. We are glad you have someone there to help you through this difficult time. Love you.

March 2, 2020

To the Bumphus Family:

On behalf of a grateful nation, and the State of New Hampshire VFW Auxiliary, District #7, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.

Cathy Burns
Chaplain, District #7

Amy Hayes

March 2, 2020

Jeannette, we are so sorry to hear of Bump's passing. He will be dearly missed. We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family.

DH-Pulmonary

Cheryl O'Neill

March 2, 2020

So very very sorry to hear of Bump's passing. He was a truly special man, and I was privileged to know him and his wife. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the rest of his family.

March 1, 2020

Mr.Bumphus, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH

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