Allan Edward Coumbe

Allan E. Coumbe, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home at the Lake of Egypt.

Allan was born July 10, 1944 in Bath, New York, a son of Warren and Julia (Potter) Coumbe. He grew up in Bath, NY and attended Haverling School Systerm He joined the US Navy and after his discharge he worked for the Veterans Administration as a Cook. He married Dorothy E. Bliss on August 12, 1967 in Bath, NY. Allan worked at the VA Hospital in Bath, NY and transferred to the Marion Veterans Hospital in 1980, retiring in 1995. Just before he retired, he and his wife moved to their new home at the Lake of Egypt. Allan loved cooking, and reading about cooking. He enjoyed his aquariums, and had been a Scout Leader while his boys were growing up.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy E. Coumbe of Creal Springs, IL; one son, Shawn A. Coumbe of Pittsburgh, PA; two grandchildren, Ian A. Coumbe and Megan M. Coumbe; and two brothers, Dale (Becky) Coumbe of Palatka, FL and Bill (Brenda) Coumbe of Anchorage, AK. He is preceded in death by one son, Scott A. Coumbe; his parents, Warren and Julia Coumbe; and one brother, John Coumbe.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM at County Line Cemetery with Chaplain Joyce Burt officiating. A time to gather and visit at the cemetery will begin at 10:30 AM, prior to the service. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion VA Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery on the day of the service or by mail to Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois 62959.