The family announces the passing of Max Gumbs who died Sept. 29, 2024, at the age of 76.
Max was preceded in death by his mother Frances Ann Brooks, father Maxwell Gumbs, son Leayle Gumbs, sister Lisette Brooks Orton, brother Ralph Carter Brooks, nephew Kwami Brooks, and mother-in-law Patricia Benjamin.
Max is survived by: his wife Jacqueline Gumbs; daughter Jenelle Gumbs; grandchildren Le’Andre Gumbs, Nathaniel and Candice Berkely-Gumbs and Leaya Francis; father-in-law Josesph H. Benjamin; sisters Rosalind Carter Farrell, Verlin Batts, Barbara Brooks, Cherille Brooks Hamilton, Lisa Brooks Josiah and Josean Alrendale; adopted sister Dr. Marva Gumbs-Picou; sisters-in law Doldria Benjamin, Sandra, Gumbs, Sharlene and Julie Gumbs; brothers Russell, Jerome, Anthony, Glenford, Conrad and Clement Gumbs, Raymond, Alfred and Ashton Brooks; brothers-in-law Gerald Hamilton Sr., Angel Josiah, Alton Batts, Joseph T. Benjamin, Michael Brown and Sheldon Benjamin; nephews Joemain Carter, Jamal Brooks, Khariim Farrell, Paul Remy, Jr and Gerard Hamilton, Jr.; neices Sharmain Carter, Talesha Austin, Nicole Watson, Natalie Carter, Patrise and Pamella Remy, Cherise Hamilton and Niquel Orton; great nephews Brandon and Bryan Austin, Lamont Keeling, Kaylin, Jahknowmi and Jahhaile Carter, Alexander Carter Laurency and Joseph Salda Jr.; great nieces Alyisa and Alvia Watson, Kadence Orton, Paisley, Summer and Khori Banks and Jaiden Remy; cousins Bernice Brooks, Doreth B. Gumbs, Judith Gumbs and Delva Gumbs-Turnbull and Arliss Brooks.
He is also survived by many godchildren, along with other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Viewing will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 9 to 10:00 a.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, with the service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Internment is private.
The family requests that you send a donation to Calvary Baptist Church’s building funds in honor of Max Gumbs in lieu of flowers or wreaths.
Arrangements by Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services.
