Denny Cumley, 64 was born in Wray, Colorado to Floyd (Bud) and Darlene Cumley on May 20, 1951. Denny graduated from Wray High School in 1970. He married Gladys Wheaton on Feb. 13, 1970 and to this union they had two daughters Lisa and Abbi. Denny and Gladys later divorced.
Denny loved golfing and team roping. He enjoyed going to the vets club to play cards. Denny worked for the city of Wray for 10 years. He also worked for Doug Sessions Construction for 22 years. Denny was a member of the Wray Volunteer Fire Department for many years. After retiring Denny enjoyed helping Doug Myers. Denny loved a Sunday afternoon when his buddies would come over to watch an intense bronco game. Denny thought it was awesome to watch his grandsons wrestle, a sport Denny loved. He was proud of his granddaughters and their achievements in 4-H and life itself.
Denny was a well-liked guy. He knew no strangers. Denny was known as “Uncle Denny” to many people even if he wasn’t related. Everyone will remember his fun, ornery personality. He was truly one of a kind!
Denny is preceded in death by his Father Bud Cumley, Granny Eleanor Lush as well as Grandpa Pete and Grandma Ina Cumley. He leaves to mourn his Daughters Lisa Spelts of Wray, Abbi and husband Paul Garcia of Sterling. Mother Darlene Cumley of Wray. Grandkids Briann and husband Aaron Schwartz of Wray and Kortnee and husband Brenden Dutton of Belton, Mo. Austin and Caleb Garcia of Sterling, and anxiously awaiting Denny’s first great granddaughter Tinsley Mae Schwartz due April 4th. Also, his only brother Danny and wife Mel Cumley of Wray, Nephews Kevin and wife Gette Cumley of Strasburg and Casey and wife Ginger Cumley of Lutz, Florida. As well as great niece and nephew Jasz and Erik Cumley of Strasburg. Last, but not least lots of extended family and many friends.
A Memorial Service was held on Monday, March 28, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at the Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home in Wray, Colorado with Pastor Glen Kline officiating. Inurnment was held in the Grandview Cemetery in Wray, Colorado following services. Memorials may be made to the Wray Volunteer Fire Department. Schmidt – Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.