Jesse David Stump, 68, of Morganton, NC, a Gentle Giant went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1954 in Catawba County to the late Jesse Stump and Colleen Benfield Stump. He was a member of Poarch Chapel Missionary Methodist Church where he enjoyed operating the sound system. David was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved his family and always had a smile on his face. He retired from Burke Catawba Detention Facility after seventeen years and also retired from Chesterfield Fire Department as a volunteer fire-fighter and EMT. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. As a final remembrance for the family, David smiled and was able to give his great-grandson a fist bump.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hennessee Stump; children, Renee Smith (Chris), Freddy Kral, Chris Stump (Crystal) and April Stump Payne; grandchildren, Sara Wright (Sam), Christopher Smith, Daphne Wright (Brandon), Haven Chapman, Kiarra Payne, Brayden Stump; great-grandchildren, Sailor Wright, Brittany Clark (Tyler), Kyle Wright, Chance Wright, Mackenzy Wright and Kaleb Wright; six great-great- grandchildren; sister, Cathy Wright; a nephew, two nieces and extended family.
The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Poarch Chapel Missionary Methodist Church. The service will begin at 2pm in the church with the Revs. Mike Woody and Mike Greene officiating. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry to hear that David passed.My son Adam Cox worked with David and Margeret at Chesterfield Fire Department for a while a long with Dean Harmon. Adam passed in March 2021.May God bless the family.
Love ya Brother enjoy heaven we will meet you there. Glory to God you can see what we cant imagine.
Margaret David will be very missed he was a great man he was a loving man so sorry for your loss
David was always a smiling face and a kind word! He will be sorely missed! Enjoy your Heavenly home Brother! Prayers for Mrs Margaret and the Family❤️🙏🏻
David will be missed by many people. Your family and extended family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am here if you need me. I love you guys.
To the family I'm sorry about the loss of David but I rejoice knowing he is heaven he continues to lives because he Now with Lord Jesus Christ and one day in a new glorified body God blessed you all this time Sidney Lane
We will miss you my friend. Till we meet again. Love Cathy, Shannon, Jeff Wilcox
Prayers for the familySo sorry for your loss.David was a classmate of mine at Oak Hill.
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Sorry for the loss of David. Praying for you an your family.