Richard Delma Stump

Richard Delma Stump, 81 of Eden, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Eden Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 Old State Hwy 87, Eden. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Fair Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens with the Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard performing military honors.

Richard was born October 22, 1942 in Roanoke, VA, to Jesse Willard Stump and Ruby Ballard Stump. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Richard was a lifelong member of Eden Church of God of Prophecy, and has attended Kingdom Point Church of God for the last four years. He worked as a truck driver for Lasco Bathware until retiring after 57 years.

Richard was a Godly servant who always put others first. He volunteered regularly as part of God’s Pit Crew, feeding and providing help for those in need.

Surviving are his loving wife, Margaret Stump of the home; son, Richard “Ricky” Brian Stump (Tina) of Eden; daughters, Angela Peters (Kevin) of Greensboro and Wendy Burgess (Jeff) of Eden; brother, Curtis Stump of Eden; sisters, Julia Bradford of Eden, Diane Brady of Selma, Judy Johnson of High Point, and Sherron Farmer of Eden; grandchildren, Kelly Dowda, Amber Browne, Hunter Stump, Kyle Peters, Kinley Killian, Jeffrey Burgess, Levi Stump; eleven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved cat “Pretty Girl”.

In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Thurman Stump, and sister, Janet Stump.

Donations may be made to Eden Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 Old State Hwy 87, Eden, NC 27288, or Kingdom Point Church of God, 352 Lee Ford Camp Rd, Ridgeway, VA 24148.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.