Mr. James Marvin Stump

Mr. James Marvin Stump age 93, of Jefferson, NC died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Blowing Rock Rehab & Extended Care Center in Blowing Rock, NC. Mr. Stump was born August 15, 1923 in WV to James Lester and Lessie Williams Stump. Mr. Stump was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ilene Dixon Stump and brother, Ralph Stump. Mr. Stump was a member of Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church. He graduated from NC State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the US Army Air Corps and flew in B-17 Flying Fortress as a radio gunner. He worked for the National Parks Service and traveled all over the United States. One of his favorite parks was Glacier National Park. He also worked as Ashe Airport Manager for many years. Marvin was also a member of Ashe Masonic Lodge in West Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel with Military Rites. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 3, 2016 at 4:30 pm in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites.

Mr. Stump is survived by: two nephews, Randy Stump and wife Robyn of Charlotte, Tim Stump and wife Kim of Charlotte, three sisters in-law, Betty Caudill of Virginia, Ruth Absher of Virginia, Jessie Dixon of Jefferson; also surviving are several other nieces, nephews and his caregiver Diane Dixon of Jefferson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway, 199 Hemphill Knob, Asheville, NC 28805.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Stump's arrangements.