Narward was born in Philadelphia, MS to Thomas Durward and Wydell Gray Cumberland on November 28, 1952. He graduated from Wingfield High School where he enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band. He studied to be a certified mechanic at Hinds Community College. He was retired from Paul Moak Pontiac as a certified mechanic/collision technician. He also served in the MS Air National Guard from 1976 to 1982.
Mr. Cumberland is survived by his parents, Thomas and Wydell Cumberland of Jackson, MS; his sister, Kathy Swedenburg of Jackson, MS; a niece, Amy Swedenburg of Jackson, MS; niece, Rebecca Ingle (BJ) and great-nephew, Chase Ingle of Flora, MS, his beloved dog, Jack; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM with service following at 3:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home on Clinton Blvd. The service will be streamed live via Facebook at www.facebook.com/LakewoodMemorial/
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church of Clinton, MS.