Wayne Bumgarner

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.