John Riley Cumbus of Wilmington, NC, died at age 89, on Sunday, March 10, surrounded by his loved ones. John is survived by Sue, his wife of 23 years; his sister Mary Sue Conger (Steve) and brother George (Brenda); his dear children Jay (Gayle), Sara, and Michael (James); grandchildren Emily, Caroline, Jace, and Alex; great-grandchildren Noah and Olivia; stepchildren Amy Bennett, Charlie Krohn (Jenny), and John Krohn (Jennifer); step-grandchildren Lydia, Owen, and Ella; and granddogs Sunny, Daisy, and Cooper.
A service celebrating his life will be held at Winter Park Presbyterian in Wilmington, NC at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Winter Park Presbyterian Church, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, or the Citadel Foundation Scholarship Fund.