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Wayne Bumgarner, 43, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 20, 1979, he was the son of Sue Patton Bumgarner and Dewey Gene Bumgarner.
Wayne was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He loved his family and children and enjoyed music of all kinds. He was a lover of all Dodge vehicles and enjoyed taking trips to any beach. He enjoyed driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mt. Mitchell overlook was his favorite mountain destination.
In addition to his mother, Wayne is survived by his wife, Shay Bumgarner; children, Ezra Bumgarner, K.J. Laye, and Zachary Bumgarner; sister, Chesley Bumgarner; brother-in-law, Michael Lail (Heather); sister-in-law, Brittany Lail; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Don and Louise Patton and Charles and Tennie Bumgarner.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Gantt officiating. A private graveside service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to assist with expenses.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sue, I am so sorry to read of the passing of your son, Wayne, may God give you and all your family peace and comfort in the days ahead, Love and Prayers ❤🙏
Walked the sidelines in a many of sports with Wayne! You will be missed and I'm grateful you coached Kevin. Rest easy big guy. GOCATS!
Our most sincere condolences to Wayne's family. We have known him and his family even before he was born. Sue and Dewey were so proud of him and his sons and bragged often. Chesley adored her brother and visited him in the hospital at Asheville every chance she got. Our hearts are broken but God knows what is best. May God bless each of you during this most difficult time in your lives. You all remain in our most sincere prayers.
Our hearts go out to Shay, Zack, Ezra and KJ and his family, friends and employees who will truly miss their husband, father, son and friend. Love doesn't stop at a loved ones passing, it waits stronger than ever to be united again. Much love, prayers and peace for the family in this time.
Shay, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You and your family will remain in my prayers during this difficult time.
So painful for those of us left behind that knew him, but oh how glorious for him to be in the arms of Jesus. Wayne and Shay are the first people I met after meeting my fiancé and moving to North Carolina. A loving and welcoming couple, their doors were always open for us. Our corner of the world won’t be the same without Wayne. He will be deeply missed.
I'm sorry I couldn't be there. Just think of me with this candle and don't ever feel alone/ I love you
There are no words to describe Wayne, he was a special person and loved by so many. His boys, mother and sister will be lost without him. RIP we love you