Ralph I. "Jim" Umble, age 91, husband of Dorothy M. (Graham) Umble, of Chester Springs, PA, died Thursday morning, September 4th, 2014 in the Paoli Hospital. Born in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late William and Lillie F. (Witman) Umble. Mr. Umble was a farmer right out of school. He then farmed for the Pennhurst Center in Spring City until the mid 1950's. He then became a self employed builder and handy man. Mr. Umble worked for many years in the Chester Springs area. He was also employed for many years at the Kimberton Knitting Company in Phoenixville. He plowed and supplied firewood for many families in his area.

He was a member of the Pickering Hunt Club. Mr. Umble was also a member of the Chester Springs chapter of the Patriotic Sons of America since 1941. He was one of their oldest members. Mr. Umble was an active member of and served as trustee at St. Matthews United Church of Christ in Chester Springs.

In addition to his wife of 66 years, Mr. Umble is survived by his Godson: David Myer and his wife Sharon of Chester Springs, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 2350 Conestoga Road (Rt. 401), Chester Springs, PA 19425 on Tuesday morning, September 9th, 2014 at 10:30 AM. Officiating will be the Pastor Ronald A. Hughes. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:30 - 10:15 Tuesday morning at the Church. . In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in St. Matthew's UCC Church at the above address. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. The Campbell–Ennis–Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.