Benjamin Franklin "Legs" Lumpkins

January 5, 1921 - March 1, 2010

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Services:
 

Graveside Services will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at St. George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD with Pastor Dan Moore officiating.  

Visitation:
  The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where services will be held at 7:00 PM.
 

Benjamin Franklin “Legs” Lumpkins, 89 of Tall Timbers, MD and formerly of Piney Point, MD died on March 1, 2010 at Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. Born January 5, 1921 in Piney Point, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Lucy Marie Goddard Lumpkins, Sr. He is survived by his children Carolyn Roehm of West Palm Beach, FL, Charles Ronnie Lumpkins of Piney Point, MD, Franklin Bruce Lumpkins of Callaway, MD and Melody Kay Clinton of West Palm Beach, FL as well as his sister Marie Hilburn of Lexington Park, MD, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife and his brother Nick Lumpkins. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Legs graduated from Great Mills High School. He was a waterman for 60 years, 20 years of which he spent working for Stewart’s Petroleum, retiring in 1970. He served in the U.S. Army for one year during World War II and enjoyed telling fish tales and watching baseball. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where services will be held at 7:00 PM. A Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. George's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD with  Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Interment will follow at St. George Episcopal Cemetery, Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be James Quade, Keith Lumpkins, Kyle Lumpkins, J.L. Higgs, Eddie Cullison and Francis Cullison.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Sorry for your loss."
- stephen martin
- Posted: Monday, January 10, 2011

"TO THE ENTIRE LUMPKINS FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS."
- SHEILA MORRIS (WINCE)
- Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010

"To the Lumpkins family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Legs was a great person, I remember his great story telling many years while living in Piney Point. My prayers are with you all. "
- Rita Pegg
- Posted: Saturday, March 6, 2010

"Bruce and Family: Bruce, Sassy, Melody and family, My prayers are wth you at this difficult time. May you have peace of mind that "Legs" is with the Lord. "
- Betty (Sis) Smith
- Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010

"My Dear Son, Keith; I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather, Legs. I know you will miss him dearly. I have a lot of fond memories of him - he was a joy to be around. May GOD wrap you, your father, and family in HIS arms of love and comfort. I love you so!!!! Mom"
- Linda Morrow
- Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010

"Keith, Bruce and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memories live forever in your hearts."
- Kay Carter & family
- Posted: Thursday, March 4, 2010

"My deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "
- Cecelia (Sis) ST. Don
- Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"To the Lumpkins Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
- Kenny Dement
- Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"Sorry for your loss, sorry I can't be there, thinking of Capt. Legs and the Lumpkins family in my prayers Sincerely, Robert M. Lumpkins"
- Robert Lumpkins
- Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all!"
- Tom & Robin Ingle
- Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

""To the entire Lumpkins Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/brother/grandfather. Leggs will always be remembered in Piney Point for his waterman stories. You are all in our prayers." The Goddard Family"
- Linda (Goddard) Sone
- Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

"To the entire Lumpkins Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/brother. Leggs was a good man, and I have enjoyed his company over the years. You are all in my prayers."
- Pat Russell
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. We always remember his storytelling and that special twinkle in his eyes! He is at peace, be thankful for knowing that."
- Nancie Lumpkins
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Julie "
- Julie Slade
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Our deepest Sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers! John and Rose Slade and Family"
- John and Rose Slade
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Bruce, Sassy, Melody and family... thoughts and prayers to all of you at this difficult time... Love Marion"
- Maron L McFann
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Bruce and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times."
- Laurie & Jeff Swanson
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Our prayers are with you all feel at peace in your heart that he is home now with the Lord and loved ones passed.God bless Carolann and David Evans"
- Carolann * Davie Evans
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010

"Dumplin, Ronnie, Bruce, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know that you will miss him. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers."
- Nettie Lee Hall
- Posted: Tuesday, March 2, 2010