Cloyd Tony Bumgardner

CLOYD "TONY" BUMGARDNER -Cloyd "Tony" Bumgardner, age 82, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went home to be with his Lord on March 2, 2016 at his home. He was born in Huntington, PA to the late Clayton Bumgardner and Sadie Mae Wilson Bumgardner. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Bumgardner. Tony retired as Sgt. First Class from the United States Army after 23 years of service. He served during the Vietnam War and Korean War. He was formerly employed with Westinghouse Nuclear Turbine Co, Charlotte, NC for 20 years. He was a very active member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC where he served as Deacon, choir member, usher, and missionary on mission trips to Kentucky and Arizona. He enjoyed being a member of the Cleveland County Senior Golf Association and the Golden Seniors Bowling League, Gastonia, NC. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and hero to his family. SURVIVORS: Wife of 21 years, Frances Smith Bumgardner, Kings Mtn. NC Sons: Ralph Bumgardner, Kings Mtn. NC James Bumgardner, Kings Mtn. NC Daughters: Sharon Ramey, Kings Mtn. NC Deborah Bumgardner Donald, Kings Mtn. NC Brother: Earl Bumgardner and wife Betty, Lorton, VA Sister: Ann B. Rhinesmith, Atlanta, GA Sister-in-law: Clarice Smith Bryant, Greenwood, SC 4 Grandchildren: Chris Bumgardner, Brian Donald, Jennifer Donald, and Casey Ramey. 2 Great Grandchildren: Gracie Donald and Luke Keith Brown

FUNERAL SERVICE with Military Honors: Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Sunday, March 6, 2016 4:00 P.M.

VISITATION: 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 6, 2016 prior to the service in the sanctuary of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church.

MEMORIALS: Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 605 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150