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In loving memory

Family Visitation:

Friday, June 7, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 East Bells, Texas 75414

Graveside Service:

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Vittitoe Cemetery 672 Andy Thomas Rd, Whitewright, Texas 75491

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Roy W. Chumbley

Roy W. Chumbley

August 21, 1940 - June 3, 2024

Roy W. Chumbley passed from this life to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, June 3, 2024.  He was born in Tom Bean, Texas on August 21, 1940  to David H. and Mary M. Chumbley.  He graduated from Tom Bean High School and East Texas State University Commerce, Texas.  On June 27, 1959, Roy married Wanda Jean Sims, the love of his life.  They spent 49 wonderful years together before Wanda’s passing. 

Roy was a schoolteacher at Bryson, Texas where he taught science and then at Ector, Texas where he taught biology and coached girls’ basketball.  After three years, he left teaching to pursue his lifelong passion as a rancher, managing Bowen Farms, for 38 years. Upon retiring from Bowen Farms, he continued ranching and farming for himself as Bar S Cattle Company. 

He is survived by daughters, Lisa Chumbley-Watson, and husband Mike of Hodgen, Oklahoma and Christi A. Hester of Celina, Texas. He was loved by his grandchildren, Cody Chumbley and wife Stuart of New Braunfels, Texas; Kamen Watson and husband Levi of Tom Bean; Aaron Hester of Omaha, Nebraska, and Abigail Hester of Celina. He has four great grandchildren, Casen, Hadley, Holland, and Tennie.  He is also survived by his brother John Chumbley and wife Betty of Howe, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda J (Sims) Chumbley and parents, David H. and Mary M. Chumbley. 

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 am at Vittitoe Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas.  Pastor Bill Neal Jr. will officiate. 

Family visitation will be Friday, June 7 at 6-8 pm at Mullican Little Funeral Home at 754 State Highway 56 east in Bells, Texas. 

Dad “Granddaddy,” you will always be loved and never forgotten.  We all look forward to the day we will meet you and Mom “Nana” again in Heaven. 

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  1. Lawton
    Lawton on June 4, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    Sorry to hear this. Prayers for peace and comfort

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  2. Linda Bowen Lewis
    Linda Bowen Lewis on June 4, 2024 at 6:28 PM

    Condolences from Linda Bowen Lewis and family:
    It’s difficult to express what an important role Roy & Wanda played in my life for the many, many years I knew them. Roy managed our family ranch and then remained a lifelong friend to me, especially during my childhood years when my dearest friend, Sally, and I spent so much time at the ranch. He was endlessly patient, kind, and one of the funniest men I’ve ever known. Rest in Peace, Roy. You’ve earned it— I’ll always miss your smile and chuckle.

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  3. Tim Fuller
    Tim Fuller on June 4, 2024 at 8:43 PM

    Sorry for y’all’s loss! Lots of fond memories. Roy was an exceptional man. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to know him.

    Tim Fuller

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  4. Janice Smith
    Janice Smith on June 5, 2024 at 1:44 PM

    Roy was a wonderful person. Prayers to his family

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  5. Jeff Kinkade
    Jeff Kinkade on June 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM

    I’m sorry to learn of Roy’s passing.

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  6. Patrick Sullivan
    Patrick Sullivan on June 7, 2024 at 9:52 AM

    I worked with Roy off and on for over 30 years. He was a man of integrity and honor. When life dished out pain and disappointment, he seemed to cope with it all better than anyone I have ever met. I think his wry sense of humor was a big asset in those times. The State of Texas should be pretty darn proud of having raised a man of this caliber.

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  7. Steve Shelby
    Steve Shelby on June 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM

    Very sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. He was a great man that I had a lot of respect for.

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  8. Shelley Scott
    Shelley Scott on June 11, 2024 at 9:20 PM

    I have known Roy and his family since the 80’s. He would greet you with the biggest smile. He treated everyone the same. It didn’t matter if you were VIP or the janitor. I thought alot of him and had deep respect. He was truly a good man and I’m proud to have known him.

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