DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 1997         TAG: 9709170393

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RICHARD C. RUMSEY

Richard Cleo Rumsey, 60, of the 4100 block of Zodiac Lane, died Sept. 14, 1997, in his residence.

A native of Omaha, Neb., he retired as a chief petty officer first class in 1983 after 21 years of service for the U.S. Navy, having served three tours in Vietnam with the Navy Seabees. He was also a labor supervisor for Chesapeake Homes. Mr. Rumsey was a member of Fleet Reserve Association Branch No. 166 and Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113 AF&AM. He had also served in the Marines.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Marie Rumsey; a daughter, Mary F. Hughes of Middleburg, Fla.; a son, Robert L. Rumsey of Virginia Beach; mother, Julia Sheldon Rumsey of Omaha; a sister, Virginia Rix of Omaha; three grandchildren, Robert A. Rumsey of Virginia Beach, Kirsten Hughes Stephan Hughes, both of Middleburg.

A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Colonial Grove Memorial Park by Fr. Edward L. Richardson. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23509. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, is in charge. KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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