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Corey Bumgarner

 

Corey Bumgarner

James Corey Bumgarner, known by "Bummy" to many, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 64.

He was born in Hickory, North Carolina on December 8, 1955 to the late Norman Bumgarner and Mary (Alexandra) Bumgarner. He was one of seven children, having five sisters and one brother.

He worked for and retired from Dana Corporation (which later became Eaton), putting in 30 years. After retiring from Eaton, he went to work for Oliver Technology, and then on to working for Buffalo Valley, driving the transportation van.

He was a hard worker at whatever job he held and did it to the best of his ability. When not working, he loved to mow grass and to hunt and fish. Many hunting and fishing tales can be told from his buddies at Dana/Eaton. He also loved to go "junking", often finding random useful treasures "to him" hidden among all the junk, often times solving a problem. Many things can be said of "Bummy." But one thing that always comes to mind is he was just a happy go lucky guy, always smiling and never complaining. He will truly be missed by all those that knew him.

He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Bumgarner; step-daughter, Kimberly Carroll Flanagan; sisters, Scarlett Bumgarner, Sandra Parlier, Sheila Pharis, Shannon Miller and Robin Alexander; brother, Colin Bumgarner; four grandchildren, Shayla (Andy) Torrey, Erica Calvin, Lexi Street and Jacob Morrow; eight great grandchildren, Brittany Torrey, Andrew Torrey, Cadan Torrey, Ariana Wood, Bryce Brown, Zalin Torrey, Keizer Street and Andalynn Torrey; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mary Bumgarner; step-son, Kenny Carroll Jr.; and great granddaughter, Saizelyn Grace Street.

Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 5-9 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with Jerry McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis County Memorial Gardens.

 

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