Donald Cumper

DONALD LEE CUMPER Donald Lee Cumper, son of Henry Junior and Trilby Bell Cumper, was born, August 29, 1951 in Camdenton, Missouri. He departed this life, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, in his home at the age of fifty-eight years, four months and fifteen days. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, John Henry Cumper. Survivors include his mother, Trilby Looney; his brother, Ronald Gene "Beard" Cumper and his companion, Doris Bell all of Camdenton, Missouri and other relatives and many friends. Donald was a life-long Camden County resident. He was a graduate of Camdenton High School in the class of 1970. He served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. After being honorable discharged, he returned to Camdenton and worked form Turner Contracting laying long-distance lines for AT&T. He began a career with the City of Camdenton as a heavy equipment operator which spanned over twenty-five years. He was a member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was an avid outdoors man and especially enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a football fan. He loved his pet, Louie P. Cockatiel with whom he spent countless hours. He was a loving son, brother, companion and uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. He created many memories for his family and friends to cherish. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2010 in Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Military honors will be conferred immediately following the service at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Zack Wheat Post and left at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.