A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
After serving with the Army during the Korean War, he worked one year for IBM. He then began his own carpentry business, "Roy's Service", which he maintained until he retired. He was a talented self-made builder, carpenter, plumber, and electrician, working for many prominent town residents and businesses over the years. Regretfully, as with many persons, he struggled with alcoholism throughout his life. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 74 and had been estranged from many family members at that time.
Press and Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, New York, Thursday, June 26, 2003, page 14, Obituary: Le Roy J. Barnum, formerly of Owego, died unexpectedly this month in Rome, Pa. He was born June 1, 1929 in Cameron, Pa., the son of Le Roy and Gladys Barnum, both predeceased. He is survived by one sister, Anna Mae Ferguson of Syracuse, and was predeceased by a second sister, Carrie Cummings of Greene. He is also survived by his former wife, Verna Tomassetti, with seven children and their spouses and significant others. Stephen Barnum of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Gladys Sirvent of Trumansburg, N.Y., Gregory Barnum of Rochester, N.Y., Michael Barnum of St. Petersburg, Fla., Linda Reed of Binghamton, N.Y., Jeffrey Barnum of Loveland, Ohio, and Terry Barnum of Binghamton, N.Y. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren. 13 great-grandchildren. numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He served in the Korean War from 1950-1952. He operated "Roy's Service" in Owego for over 45 years before moving to Rome, Pa. Graveside services will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Owego at 1 p.m., Saturday. June 28th. A special time of remembrance will follow at 2:30 p.m. Details to be announced following the service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans Association, Suite 203, 344 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13202.
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