| James Jimmy Edward Umberger, 71 of Pulaski died Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born on September 12, 1942 in Pulaski and was the son of the late Mary Susan Roseberry and Allen Chaffin Umberger.
Jimmy was a United States Army Veteran, having retired after 22 years with two tours of Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Amvets and was a Shriner, being active in the Hillbillies and a Road Runner for hospital transportation. He was also a proud member of the Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Umberger. He is survived by his wife; Gladys Jane Umberger of Pulaski; s son; Stephen Edward Umberger and his wife Sarah of Willow Grove, PA; a daughter; Sarah Elizabeth King and her husband Shane of Wytheville; a brother; Douglas C. Umberger and his wife Patty of Pulaski; sisters; Mary Sayers and her husband Kermit of Draper, Barbara Fitzgerald of Pulaski; sister-in-law; Ann Umberger of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law; H.L. and Frances Sutphin of Pulaski, and Dennis and Senita Haga of Pearsisburg.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Christian Church Cemetery in Draper, where the active military will serve as pallbearers and provide full military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Henry Clay Lodge will provide a Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m. in Seagle’s Chapel, and everyone is invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Shriner’s Hospital Transportation Fund, or to any local charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA. 540-980-1700 |
