Richard Farrar Stump, 88 of Hockessin, Deleware passed away peacefully
Sunday, February 21, 2021, at home surrounded by family.
Born in Apple Farm WV, on March 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Hoy
Roy and Nelsa Farrar Stump.
Dick attended Calhoun County High School in Grantsville WV where he
enjoyed playing football and was a member of the All-State team his Junior and Senior Years. After which he attended West Virginia University and received a Bachelorâs Degree in Forestry. Dick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps where he received an Honorable Discharge. Dickâs true passion was âmaking sawdustâ as well as many other crafts including sewing and working with leather. All of which he continued to do after his retirement from the U.S Department of Agriculture and the State of Nevada up until shortly before his passing.
He is survived by three daughters, Shonet Marshall of Arkansas, Jackie
Belvin of Oklahoma, and Ashley McGuire of Delaware as well as three
granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his
caregiver "His Rock" Alice M. Stump.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. or online at WoundedWarriorProject.org
Visitation will be held at Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., Grantsvill, WV on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service at Bethlehem Cemetery.
Masks and social distancing are required. Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com |
