Great Bend – Marshall William Mumford, 91, died March 8, 2013, at the Cherry Village, Great Bend.

He was born September 10, 1921, in Atlanta, Ks. the son of James M. and Bonnie Goldie Robinson Mumford. Moving from McPherson in 1950, he was an Automotive Mechanic at O Connell Motors, Great Bend.

He was of the Methodist faith and served in the United States Army Air Corps.

He married Leona Maxine Soft and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include: a daughter, Lila Collins, Great Bend; a son, James Mumford, Great Bend; a grandson, John Glisson, Kansas City; a granddaughter, Crystal Mumford, Great Bend; and many great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell and Merle Mumford.

Graveside service will be at 2p.m. Tuesday at the Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie with Military Rites. Visitation will be from 9a.m. to 8p.m. Monday with family present from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to the Senior Center, Great Bend, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, Ks 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.