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Kirk Montgomery Lumsden

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Birth	:	16 Oct 1913 Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	21 May 2007 Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3252983, -82.2769012
Plot	:	Section: Christus Garden
Description	:	Elizabethton - Kirk Lumsden, fully believing that Jesus Christ had died for his sins, Kirk M. Lumsden was many, many years ago immersed into the body of Christ. In his own home on May 21, 2007, he became "absent in the body to be present with The Lord." Some of the areas in which he served his community were: The Community Chest Board, Boy's Club Director, President of Y's Mens Club, Chairman of the Board for the Elizabethton City Schools and Distinguished Service Award in Education for the State of Tennessee in 1955. He also served proudly in the U. S.... Read More	Elizabethton - Kirk Lumsden, fully believing that Jesus Christ had died for his sins, Kirk M. Lumsden was many, many years ago immersed into the body of Christ. In his own home on May 21, 2007, he became "absent in the body to be present with The Lord." Some of the areas in which he served his community were: The Community Chest Board, Boy's Club Director, President of Y's Mens Club, Chairman of the Board for the Elizabethton City Schools and Distinguished Service Award in Education for the State of Tennessee in 1955. He also served proudly in the U. S. Army. Mr. Lumsden served on the school board for 15 years. He was Chairman at the time that school integration became the law of the land. Both he and local newscaster Mack Morris felt a burden for the law to be obeyed without our community being torn by hate. Mr. Lumsden later reflected that he felt The Lord led him to the school board position for just that purpose. Mr. Lumsden was an active member of First Christian Church, having served as a teacher, Chairman of the Board and Elder. To Mr. Lumsden, his most important ministry was in his own home as a Godly husband and father. The Bible verse that he ever kept in front of him was Ecclesiastes 12:13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Mr. Lumsden was a devoted employee, serving as a dry cleaner for Quick Cleaners. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mildred Lumsden; parents, Julian and Carrie Lumsden; brother, Leslie Lumsden and wife, Bess; sisters, Jeanette Lumsden and Lucile Joslin and husband, Milton; sisters-in-love, Virginia Goodwin, Mary Quisenberry and Ruth McMillan. Survivors include, daughter, Kay Vandyke and husband, Bob; sons, Edwin Lumsden and wife, Lois; Roger Lumsden and wife, Shirley; sister, Ellen Mounts; grandchildren: Sequa Shields and husband, David; David K. Vandyke and wife, Karen; Senna Weitlich; Thad Lumsden and wife, Betty; Nate Lumsden and wife, Nicole; Shelly Lynch and husband, Tye; Michael Lumsden and wife, Jennifer; Greg Toole and wife, Kim; Chris Lumsden and Jeff Toole and wife, Rita. Local great-grandchildren; Tabatha Vandyke, Takeitha Morley and husband, Matt; Tachelle Peters and husband, Shannon and David C. Vandyke. Out of state great-grandchildren; Alicia Gilette, Jordan Toole, Ashley, Austin and Andrew Lumsden; Dustin and Dalton Toole, Keith, Steven, Farah and Talitha Lumsden; Caleb and Micah Lumsden, T.J., Rebekah and Elijah Lynch, Kaitlin and Katalina Weitlich; two great-great-grandchildren also survive. He considered his loving church family and his loving neighbors and friends to be a gift from God. Friends may call at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home on Thursday, May 24, 2007, anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church with Dr. Don Marshall, Minister, officiating, along with Dr. Joel Wilson, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall to receive friends and family. A private interment service will be conducted at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be Men's Class of First Christian Church. If memorials are desired, they may be made to The Promise Land Ministries or to The Church Landscape Fund, c/o First Christian Church, 513 Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643.

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Where is Kirk Montgomery Lumsden's memorial?
Kirk Montgomery Lumsden's memorial is located at: Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Carter County, USA.
When did Kirk Montgomery Lumsden death?
Kirk Montgomery Lumsden death on 21 May 2007 in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kirk Montgomery Lumsden's memorial?
Latitude: 36.3252983
Longitude: -82.2769012

Family Members:

Parent

Julian Curry Lumsden

(1873 - 1959)

Carrie Edna Young Lumsden

(1878 - 1979)

Spouse

Mildred Gardner Quisenberry Lumsden

(1908 - 2000)

Siblings

Leslie Littleton Lumsden

(1907 - 1991)

Lucile Lumsden Joslin

(1909 - 2006)

Jeanette Long Lumsden

(1923 - 1936)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Happy Valley Memorial Park
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3252983, -82.2769012

2. Bailey Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3300300, -82.2761200

3. Buck Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3311005, -82.2842026

4. Sparks Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3189011, -82.2861023

5. Lawson Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3302400, -82.2874100

6. Hyder Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3125000, -82.2658005

7. Hendrix Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3248290, -82.2983490

8. Mullins Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3131900, -82.2940200

9. Cole - Humphreys Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3278400, -82.3012100

10. Old Taylor Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3384100, -82.2560100

11. Isaac Taylor Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3074800, -82.2942500

12. Cooper Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3261900, -82.3063400

13. Cedar Grove Highland Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3252983, -82.2463989

14. Grindstaff Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3016900, -82.2666500

15. Flarity Cemetery
Central, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3445850, -82.2986930

16. Carrier Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3157400, -82.3071700

17. Hughes Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3190500, -82.3097100

18. McEwen Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3264008, -82.2431030

19. Jones Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3147011, -82.2427979

20. Oak Grove Christian Church Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2982826, -82.2571716

21. Smalling Cemetery
Elizabethton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3573030, -82.2727790

22. Archer Cemetery
Cedar Grove, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3088036, -82.3127365

23. Lilly Cemetery
Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3488600, -82.3065500

24. Gobble Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3264008, -82.3221970