William H. Mumford

William “Tank” Henry Mumford, 52 of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully Friday, April 11, 2014, at Beebe Hospital with his wife, family, friends and church family at his side. Tank was born to Russell Sr. and Jane Mumford on July 9, 1961 at Milford Hospital. Tank grew up in lower Delaware until he relocated to Camden, NJ. Tank attended the Indian River and New Jersey Public School Systems. He worked as a laborer Mountaire Feed Mill. He met the love of his life, Vanessa Mumford of Glassboro, NJ in 1997. After courting for 8 years Tank and Vanessa became 1 in Holy Matrimony in Glassboro, NJ on October 22, 2005. In 2009 the 2 relocated to Millsboro, DE where they became faithful members of God’s People for Purpose Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Charles Foye. Tank served as the choir president and on the men’s ministry Iron Sharpening Iron. Tank was known to many family and friends by many other affectionate names such as Big H, Pop Pop Henry, Grand Daddy, and Brother Henry and to his wife, Vanessa he was known as “Hun”. However most of all he was known for his Big Personality and being generous. Tank’s passions included spending time with family, cooking, shooting pool, watching westerns, talking trash, attending church, singing on the choir, and taking care of his cat, Soldier and talking with his fish as he fed them. His favorite songs were ‘Let’s Us All Go Back’ and ‘Thank You Lord’. Brother Henry will forever be known for his request unto the Lord, “RIGHT NOW LORD, IN THE NAME OF JESUS”. In addition to his wife and parents, Tank is survived by his children: Shadonna Jones of Goldsboro, NC, Kiana Mumford of Salisbury, MD, Monica Myers of St. Petersburg, Florida, Tyrell Dowens, Tauheed Dowens, Justin Dowens, and Anthony Dowens all of Glassboro, NJ; three brothers: Russell Mumford, Jr., Jessie (Pop) Mumford and Ray Mumford (Tammy), all of Millsboro, Delaware; one sister: Rholena “Sissy” Marshall (Marvin) and a devoted sister-in-law: Crystal Dowens. Tank had fourteen grandchildren: Maliachi, Jaliel, Serenity, Ny’vion, Mykale, Cahassidy, Ajanee’, Janiyah, Davine, J.J., Cameron, Layla, Preston and Jayden; two godsons: Phillip “PJ” Miller and Tahjae Mumford; and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his grandparents, Burely and William Doughty; his brother, Mark Mumford; his aunt, Helen Hitchens and his mother- in-law, Margaret V. Dowens. Tank was loved, loved everyone and only desired to be loved. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William H. Mumford, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

William H. Mumford

July 9, 1961 - April 11, 2014