Allan Charles Lumley

Lapeer- Allan C. Lumley, age 54, a resident of Lapeer passed away very unexpectedly when the plane he was flying encountered mechanical difficulties just shortly after take off and crashed on Monday October 18, 2010, just south of the Sebewaing Airport. He was born on July 8, 1956 in Lapeer the oldest son of Leonard and Sue Lumley. Allan graduated from Lapeer West High School in the Class of 1974. After graduation Allan went to work for the Ford Motor Co., Engine Plant in Romeo and retired from there several years ago. Upon retirement Allan became very active in his lifelong love of flying and was a fixture at the DuPont Airport in Lapeer with all of his friends and events that centered around the airport. He had a fascination with flying since he was a toddler and eventually owned his own plane and shared his talents as a pilot and enthusiasm for flying. He was a representative for the Eastern Michigan Young Marines and the Young Eagles, an organization that introduced planes and flying to young people, he was also a member of the Experimetal Aircraft Association Lapeer Chapter #1303. Allan routinely flew patients to Wisconsin and Minnesota for their check ups and recently he had been taking disabled children for airplane rides. He was very talented as a carpenter and anything he set his mind to. Allan was a good, honest, dedicated and loving son, father, brother and friend to many he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Allan is survived by two sons Nathan Lumley of Lapeer and Neal Lumley of Ohio. His parents Leonard and Sue Lumley of Lapeer. Two brothers Scott and Nancy Lumley of Charlotte and Loren Lumley of Lexington. Five Grandchildren, a niece and many nephews. Several Aunts and uncles and many cousins and his beloved dog, Boris. Visitation will be from 7-9 on Thursday and 2-9 on Friday at the Pomeroy Funeral Home at 5635 Main St. Lexington, Michigan 48450, and at the church Saturday from 11-1 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 P.M. at the Hunters Creek Community Church. Pastor Joel Caminiti will officiate. Interment will follow in the Hunters Creek Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Allan may be made to the EAA.

Allan Charles Lumley

July 8, 1956 - October 18, 2010