Lawrence "Larry" Mumford

Lawrence Edward "Larry" Mumford, 83, of Topeka, passed away on November 17, 2022, after succumbing to injuries from an accident in his home on October 28th. Larry was born on December 10, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, son to Bessie May Hoover and Robert Preston Mumford. Brother to Kenneth Paul Mumford (deceased) and Mary Helen Mumford Brooks. While attending Topeka High School he met and courted Janice Ann McMillan (deceased). They both graduated class of 1958 and wed June 6, 1959; they had two sons and one daughter. The marriage ended in 1970. In June of 1971, Larry married Marilyn Joanne Folger (deceased) and became stepfather to her two daughters for the next 17 years until his wife’s passing in 1988. Larry then married for a third time to Kelly Corrine Peterson from 1991 to 2012. He remained single thereafter. Larry served in the Army National Guard. His early jobs were Produce Manager for Safeway, Appliance Repairman for Ed Marlings and Maintenance Manager for several area apartment complexes. Larry continued to work part-time in an apartment maintenance capacity for many years, proudly retiring as Captain of Fire Station number 8 in 1996 after 30 years of service with the Topeka Fire Department. In retirement Larry spent much of his time traveling. He was a classic car enthusiast and won several awards for his pristine automobiles. He also enjoyed motorcycle rides with his club friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brother, son Scott Alan Mumford, and brother-in-law Russell ‘Bud” Brooks. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Sue Mumford Matthias Williams; son, Christopher Robin Mumford; stepdaughters, Joleen Kerns Shafer and Kathy Kerns; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six nephews; and two nieces. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Inurnment will be at a later date in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations go to National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; because every child deserves a safe childhood. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Lawrence "Larry" Mumford

December 10, 1938 - November 17, 2022