Ralph Edward Bumgardner

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Ralph Edward Bumgardner Ralph Edward Bumgardner, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 09, 2018 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Lincoln County North Carolina, to the late Cloyd "Tony" Bumgardner and Elizabeth Ann Bumgardner. He was a 1977 graduate of Kings Mountain High School. After graduation, Ralph joined the US Army and served until 1981. Ralph worked for Upper Cleveland Water District as a water plant technician for 20 years. He is a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Ralph was a member of the Boy Scouts where he obtained his Eagle Scout Badge. He was a member of A.P.A. Pool League and enjoyed A.M.F Bowling. Ralph was a wonderful brother and uncle and will be missed by everyone who knew him. SURVIVORS: Brother: James Bumgardner, Kings Mountain, NC Sisters: Deborah Bumgardner Bradshaw and husband Danny, Kings Mountain, NC and Sharon Bumgardner Ramey, Kings Mountain, NC

Uncle:  Earl Bumgardner and wife Betty, Lorton, VA Aunts: Ann B. Rhinesmith, Atlanta, GA and Clarice Smith Bryant, Greenwood, SC Nieces and Nephews: Chris Bumgardner, Brian Donald, Jennifer Donald, Casey Ramey, Gracie Donald and Luke Brown MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Neely officiating. VISITATION: Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA