James Earl Anderson Cumbie

James Earl Anderson Cumbie, 84 of Fortson, GA died Monday July 24, 2023 with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Thursday July 27, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, with the Reverend John Fugh officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery.

James (Jim) Earl Anderson Cumbie was born at Peabody Apartments in Columbus, GA on December 08, 1938 to the late Horace Eugene Cumbie and Rosa Lee Cumbie.

He graduated from Jordan High School in 1957 and was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey where he met his wife, Lois. They married on January 14, 1961, had five children and built a house in Fortson, GA. Jim was a natural outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, being in the sunshine and most importantly, taking care of his family. Jim passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Cumbie. His sister, Patricia McKinnon. And his Son, Ricky Cumbie.

Survivors include his wife, Lois June Cumbie, Fortson, GA. His sons, Jimmy Cumbie (Anna) of Cataula, GA. Mark Cumbie of Columbus, GA. His daughters, Sherri Cox (Steven) of Fortson, GA and Tammy Brooks (Al) of Columbus, GA, siblings, Mary F. Webb, Billy A. Cumbie, Sr. (Debbie), and Judy C. Worley.

Grandchildren include Tiffany Arroyo (Jose) of Waverly Hall, GA. Timothy Luke Cox (Sarah) of Columbus, OH. Jessica Leigh Cox of Columbus, OH. Christina Marie Karastury (Josh) of Franklin, GA. James Tyler Bass (Sarah) of Phenix City, AL. Sarah Andras (Steven) of Cleveland, OH. Jocelyn Marie Cumbie of Opelika, AL. Danna Price (Greg) of Newnan, GA, and Al Brooks III of Atlanta, GA.

Great Grandchildren include Haley Ayala of Kennesaw, GA. Kaylie Helterbran of Columbus, OH. Ashton Helterbran of Columbus, OH. Isabelle Gerdeman of Columbus, OH. Dylan Karastury of Franklin, GA. Bailey Karastury of Franklin, GA. Meadow Karastury of Franklin, GA. David Albert Price of Newnan, GA. Autumn Caroline Price of Newnan, GA. James Beckett Bass of Phenix City, AL and Shepherd Scott Bass of Phenix City, AL.