09/03/2025
CSC has lost another member, although family didn't post that he was part of 246th, I remember him along with former Mendon fellows that were in the unit.
James Charles Mumby of Mendon, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo at the age of 81. He was born on July 31, 1944 in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Esther (Tobler) Mumby. He graduated from Mendon High School in 1962 and then attended Michigan State for a short course in agriculture. In 1967 he married Vicky Schrock and they raised their 3 children on the family farm in Mendon.
Jim was a hard-working man who was very proud of his 50 years at what is now Nutrien Ag Solutions, retiring only a few years ago in 2023. But no matter how busy he was he always made the time to show up and support his kids at their games. He liked being helpful and if by chance that meant he had to jump in his truck and drive through the snow drifts to pull a friend out of a ditch … even better.
In fact, he enjoyed anything that had to do with trucks and fast cars. Back in the day Jim participated in truck pulls and mud bogs. Later in life he settled for watching NASCAR and the Mecum car auctions. He was a member of the Prairie Crop bowling team for many years and you could find him gossiping at the breakfast table in town many mornings while his health allowed.
Jim was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, co-worker, friend, and community member. He lived his life in service to others and will be greatly missed by so many who loved him.
He is survived by his wife Vicky; 3 children; Kim (Matt) Jarchow, Heather (Ben) Christian, and Chris (Kristy) Mumby; 6 grandchildren; Chloe Jackson, Hailee (Cole) Mumme, Tori Jarchow, Xander Jarchow, Charlie Mumby, and Ryan Mumby; 1 sibling; Roberta Kile; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.
Because he loved a good party, a celebration of life is being planned for this fall.
Arrangements by Eickhoff Funeral Home.
