Dale Raymond Mumford

Dale Mumford passed away peacefully holding a fishing rod, surrounded by family on September 5, 2020, at Heartland House in Grasonville, MD. We want to thank the staff at Heartland House for the kind and compassionate care Dale received. Born in Salisbury, Maryland on October 29, 1946, Dale was the son of Thomas J. Mumford, Jr. and Grace Parker Mumford. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty Jean; children Michelle Lewis (Jamie), Michael Mumford (Susie), Meredith Lewis, (Jeff); and grandchildren J.T. Lewis (Virginia), Natalie Mumford, Jared Lewis, Jacob Mumford, Samantha Lewis, and Joshua Lewis. He is also survived by his siblings Linda Kent and T.J. Mumford (Fran). He graduated from Wicomico High School in 1964 and Salisbury State College in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in education. He earned his Master’s of Administration from the University of Baltimore. Dale taught school for 2 ½ years before becoming a parole and probation agent which led to his career in government administration. He retired in 1992 from Anne Arundel County as Deputy Superintendent of the Detention Center. He continued in governmental administration as Circuit Rider Town Manager for small towns in Caroline County. Dale was involved in his community serving as a Town Commissioner in Ridgely for 7 years. He was an active member of the Ridgely Lions Club and was honored to receive the Lion’s Club Melvin Jones Fellow in November 2019. He was a member and regularly attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he had served on the Church Council. Dale participated in Rock Steady Boxing in order to fight his Parkinson’s disease. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, painting, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He coached youth sports and umpired little league baseball. Precious memories were made with his children and grandchildren. A visitation is scheduled for September 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Fellows, Newnam, and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Centreville, MD. Masks should be worn. A private funeral and internment service will be held at a later date for immediate family only. In lieu of flower,s donations may be made to Ridgely Lions Club, P.O. Box 143 Ridgely, MD 21660; St. Paul’s Lutheran Church P.O. Box 368 Cordova, MD 21625; or Compass Hospice 160 Coursevall Dr Centreville, MD 21617.

Dale Raymond Mumford

October 29, 1946 - September 5, 2020