In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Max Gumbs, 76, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Max was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Ann Brooks, father, Maxwell Gumbs, son, Leayle Gumbs, sister, Lisette Brooks Orton, brother, Ralph Carter Brooks, nephew, Kwami Brooks, and mother-in-law, Patricia Benjamin.

He is survived by his Wife, Jacqueline Gumbs; Daughter, Jenelle Gumbs; Grandchildren: Le'Andre Gumbs, Nathaniel and Candice Berkely-Gumbs and Leaya Francis; Father In-Law, Josesph H. Benjamin; Sister: Rosalind Carter Farrell, Verlin Batts, Barbara Brooks, Cherille Brooks Hamilton, Lisa Brooks Josiah and Josean Alrendale; Adopted Sister, Dr. Marva Gumbs-Picou; Sisters In-Law:                                                   Doldria Benjamin, Sandra, Gumbs, Sharlene and Julie Gumbs; Brothers: Russell , Jerome , Anthony , Glenford , Conrad and Clement Gumbs, Raymond, Alfred and Ashton Brooks; Brothers In-Law: Gerald Hamilton, Sr, Angel Josiah, Alton Batt Joseph T. Benjamin, Michael Brown and Sheldon Benjamin; Nephews:Joemain Carter, Jamal Brooks, Khariim Farrell, Paul Remy, Jr and Gerard Hamilton, Jr.; Nieces        Sharmain Carter, Talesha Austin, Nicole Watson, Natalie Carter, Patrise and Pamella Remy, Cherise Hamilton and Niquel Orton; Great Nephews: Brandon and Bryan Austin, Lamont Keeling, Kaylin, Jahknowmi and Jahhaile Carter, Alexander Carter Laurency and Joseph Salda, Jr.; Great Nieces: Alyisa and Alvia Watson, Kadence Orton, Paisley, Summer and Khori Banks and Jaiden Remy; Cousins:                    Bernice Brooks, Doreth B. Gumbs, Judith Gumbs and Delva Gumbs-Turnbull and Arliss Brooks.