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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Margaret.im so sorry to see where David passed.i lost my husband in 2018.if you need me please let me know Brenda Morris Sparks
Dear Margaret, I just saw where David passed. I'm so sorry for your loss! Im thinking of you & praying for you & your family. Love & miss you! 🙏♥️
David was a fine young man. I enjoyed our friendship and memorable moments playing golf. David will surely be missed.
We loved this gentleman. We talked by texting. We love the family. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace dear friend. The Lord is coming soon. We will all meet again when he comes in the clouds!
I knew David when me and my mom went to porch chapel.He was always so kind to me and my mom and he always had a smile on his face.He always made both of my kids smile and laugh and I considered him a big Ole loving teddy bear.He will greatly be missed by all who knew him.
So very sorry for your loss. David was a good person
Margaret and family you are in our prayers. David was such a sweet soul. Loved his big bear hugs! He will be missed.
This is NOT goodbye…. It’s simply SO LONG FOR NOW. My prayers are for the rest of the family as you learn this new normal.