Leonard A. Rumford
No services have been planned for Leonard A. Rumford of Emporia, who died Saturday, May 12, 2007, at his home, 313 Eveningside Drive. Mr. Rumford was 59.
He has been cremated.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Rumford’s name may be made to the Emporia Friends of the Zoo.
Mr. Rumford, the son of Elbert “Al” and Lois M. Mitchell Rumford, was born Sept. 3, 1947, in Emporia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his father and his stepmother, Mary L. Rumford of Emporia; two sisters, Madonna Taylor of Unionville, Va., and Faith Groover of Thomasville, Ga.; two stepsisters, Gayle Meierhoff of Emporia and Cynthia Knight of Pleasant Hills, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife.
His family said Mr. Rumford enjoyed art projects and playing the guitar.
Charter Funeral-Emporia Chapel has charge of the arrangements.