James Herman Cubbage, 90

LAUREL - James Herman Cubbage, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in Seaford Health Center. He was 90. Born in Viola on Aug. 28, 1918, he was the son of Thomas Herman Cubbage and Mariam Clark Cubbage. Mr. Cubbage graduated from Laurel High School and earned a business degree from Goldey Beacom Business School in Wilmington. While serving in the Eighth Air Force in England during World War II, he met his wife, Peggy Cubbage. He retired from the service and returned to Laurel, to work for Valiant Fertilizer Company, and to earn the position of Vice-President. He later served as Sales Manager for Milford Fertilizer Company (previously Valiant Fertilizer Company). Mr. Cubbage was also a member of the American Legion, Post 0019, in Delaware, as well as a Master Mason and life member of the Hope Lodge of Laurel. Herman loved growing plants and always had a beautiful and bountiful garden at his home in Bethel. Surviving James Herman Cubbage are his loving wife, Peggy Cubbage of Bethel; his son, James Stephenson Cubbage and his wife, Elinor Phillips Cubbage; his daughter, Janet Cubbage Fitch and her husband, Ralph Fitch; his beautiful granddaughter, Kate Cubbage Shepherd; and a wonderful grandson, Benjamin David Cubbage and his lovely wife, Rose Manion Cubbage. A viewing will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday evening, at Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sailor's Bethel United Methodist Church in Bethel, where burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Art Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sailor's Bethel United Methodist Church, 7774 Main Street, Bethel, DE 19931.