Robert Lee Bumgarner

Robert Lee Bumgarner, 88, passed away on July 25, 2019 at Carolina Caring in Newton. He was born July 12, 1931, to the late Charles Franklin Bumgarner and Bessie Florence Keever Bumgarner in Lincoln County. Robert was employed as a Warehouse Operator with Mohican Mills in Maiden for many years.

Mr. Bumgarner, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Sue Grant Bumgarner, seven brothers; Wade Bumgarner, Howard Bumgarner, Richard Bumgarner, Lewis Bumgarner, Joe Bumgarner, Harry Bumgarner, and Paul Bumgarner, one sister, Bonnie B. Laney, and son-in-law George H. Smith Jr.

Robert is survived by one daughter, Randy-Faye Smith, one son, Anthony Scott Bumgarner and wife Gina Goodson Bumgarner, three brothers; Terrell Bumgarner, Clyde Bumgarner, and Don Bumgarner, one sister, Ruth B. Haynes, one granddaughter Jennifer S. Weaver and husband Buddy Weaver, two grandsons; Curtis Bumgarner and Derek Bumgarner, one step granddaughter, Kasey Ballard, one step grandson, Eric Evans, two great granddaughters; Lily Bumgarner and Ava Bumgarner, one great grandson, Jake Bumgarner, one step great granddaughter, Makayla Ballard, and many other cherished relatives and friends. 

The Bumgarner family will have a graveside service officiated by Pastor Joey Williams at Maiden City Cemetery on July 29, 2019 at 11:00am. 

Goodin-Drum Funeral Home of Maiden is entrusted with the arrangements.

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