In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of James Gumbs, 82, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was formally from the Island of Anguilla and was affectionately known as Evan or Toach. He resided on the Island of St Thomas with his immediate family for the past 45 years.

He is preceded in death by his son James Caleb Gumbs, his mother Anne Elizabeth Gumbs and His Father George Brooks and His Sister Enid Richardson

He is survived by his wife Eda Stuart- Gumbs, His Children, Nola Stuart (Betty), Grace Gumbs, Rosina Stuart (MaryLou), Morris Suart (Peter), Clyde Gumbs (Danny). Evan is also survived by Fourteen Grandchildren and Seven Great Grandchildren; His Brother Eustace Brooks (Rushie), His Sister Una Proctor His extended family and friends are too numerous to mention, to include family members and friends on the Islands of St Croix, St Maarten, St. Thomas, St Kitts, St John, The British Virgin Islands, and The Dominican Republic.  The United States of America and Great Britain.