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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Erin Hall
November 22, 2009
Drew you were always there for me always thur good and bad times. I am glad we forgave each other and became close friends again. It feels like just last night we were at o charley's eatting dinner. Then sitting there talking for forever then going back to my crib and talking for even longer. I remember my dog barking his little head off at you and my mom telling him to hush while talking to you. Then making you ride in my new car even tho you wanted to take the jeep to dinner. You always wanted to go in the jeep you loved your jeep. But I talked you into riding in the new car you liked it. It doesn't need work done to it every other day. I remember you taken the saturn and fixing it when I was working at brusters. You always wanted me to draw the plans to your dream home. Drew i always loved you and you knew that and i will always remember you.Good times. i will always love u and miss u drew
Brian & Judith Weaver
November 20, 2009
Ricky & Pam,
Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Each life is a miracle that changes the world..and leaves it a better place than it was before. May God give you strength and peace during this time.
Brian and Judith (VaP)
Josh McNamee
November 20, 2009
I only knew Drew for a few months but it feels like I lost a brother. I sure will miss working with you. R.I.P
Ashley Hall
November 19, 2009
Pam, Ricky, Jason, and Kimmy,
I just wanted to let you all know that Scott and I are very sorry for the loss of Drew. I know that "sorry" doesnt make it all better but i hope it helps. Drew was always there for Scott and I weither it be just needing someone to talk to or we needed help getting a refrigerator into our house( i wish yall could have been at the house it was funny watching Drew, Scott, Brandon and Wesley trying to get it in). I hope all of you know that if you need anything AT ALL just please let us know.....WE LOVE YALL!!!
Scott,Scottie,Steven and I we love you Drew and Rest in Peace buddy!!!
P.S. We know Drew will be just fine im sure he is eating all the chicken and pizza he could ever want.
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November 19, 2009
Ricky,I wanted to let you and your family know how very sorry to hear about the loss of your son.We have you in our thoughts and prayers.Please let me know if theres anything we can do. Robert Ware and family (Dominion Virginia Power).
Barbara Hardin
November 19, 2009
Ricky and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Bunny Hardin (Operations Analyst) formerly in ROC now in the Local Petersburg Office.
Connie Peterson
November 19, 2009
Pam
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 19, 2009
Pam and family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Letson
Lynne & David Shaw
November 19, 2009
Pam & Ricky, I am very sorry for you loss. My son Dwayne passed away a year ago, and every day is hard. But I know he is in Gods hands. It is hard, but through prayer and love of family and friends the pain heals.
Iris Fisher
November 19, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne & Dave Heflin
November 19, 2009
Pam and Family,
Wanted to let you know how very sorry we were to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hopefully you will find strength through faith, family and friends.
JoAnne & Frank Baehr
November 19, 2009
Pam & Ricky
I was deeply sadden to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and bless you during this very difficult time.
Bob Gregory
November 19, 2009
Pam and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Justin. I will keep all of you in prayer that you find solace in the Lord and that he will comfort you during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Oggie & Amy Heppert
November 19, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gladys Jones
November 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rodney&Brenda Bowman
November 18, 2009
Ricky and Pam
Your family is in our prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
eric layne
November 18, 2009
puggy all i can think to say is i love and miss you. you were the best friend a man could ever ask for always there whenever needed, always full of laughter man i could go on and on.... know i loved you man and will always keep you in my heart but i know now you are with the angles up above
Debbie & Jim O'Farrell
November 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aljanette Hall
November 18, 2009
Pam & Bumgarner Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was so sorry to hear of the news. May peace be with you.
Ken and Mary Jordan
November 18, 2009
Pam and Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 18, 2009
Pam - I am so incredibly sorry for our loss. I'm thinking of you and am here for you if there is anything I can do. I lost my sister earlier this year so I can understand the grief that you are going through since my parents have just been through the loss of a child. My prayers and thoughts are with you. -Karen Schroeder
Karen Schroeder
November 18, 2009
Pam - I am so incredibly sorry for our loss. I'm thinking of you and am here for you if there is anything I can do. I lost my sister earlier this year so I can somewhat understand the grief that you are going through since my parents have just been through the loss of a child. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lisa Parent
November 18, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. When my son died a few years ago it was the hardest thing I went through but time does heal the pain. Remembering the good time helps.My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Donna Winstead
November 18, 2009
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue and Chuck Haack
November 18, 2009
Pam and Ricky - we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you during this time.
Dave Oberhausen
November 18, 2009
Pam, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Linda Reckenbeil
November 18, 2009
Pam and Ricky - we are very saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories be a source of strength in the days ahead.
November 18, 2009
Pam and Family,
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jan Strasser
Bob Nolley
November 18, 2009
Pam and family,
Jacquie and I are praying for you in this most difficult of times. Let the thought that Justin is surrounded by the love and grace of God help you through your grief.
November 18, 2009
Pam,
I am so, so sorry to hear about Justin. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Lynn
Beverly Hall
November 18, 2009
Pam and Ricky -
There are no words I can possibly say to let you know how sorry I am to hear about Drew. My heart goes out to you and the entire family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My God give you the strength to pull through this difficult time.
Renee Condrey
November 18, 2009
Jason,
I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you and your familiy are in. He may be gone but will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
November 18, 2009
Bumgarner, I am so sorry to here of the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tina Tidwell
Richmond, VA
John Collins
November 18, 2009
Pam and Family,
wanted to pass along my condolences and let you know I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Angela Radford
November 18, 2009
Pam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Let the joy Drew brought to your heart continue to sustain and strenthen your family.
Melody Newman
November 18, 2009
Kim and Family,
I AM SORRY for your loss. Kim I know we have not seen you in years but Nick and I will be thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. We miss you and love you!
November 18, 2009
Know that God is with you , may you know all the love that is around you now and forever. I am greatly sorry for your lose child, brother, grandson.
Debbie Padgett
(I work with Kim)
Nanette & Ron Ackerman
November 17, 2009
Jason, Lindsay and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this very difficult time. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Casey Shumway (Smoot)
November 17, 2009
I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Janet Speights
November 17, 2009
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.
-Author unknown
November 17, 2009
Drew, you never tried to be someone you weren't. If there was a need for a good laugh you were there to provide. I will miss hearing from you and being around someone so laid back. May God bless you and my thoughts and prayers are with the ones grieving the most, your family.
Joy Kline
November 17, 2009
Jason,
I remember meeting Drew a few years ago when he was in school. I called Jeff tonight because I just could not believe I was reading about Drew in the paper. I am so so sorry. Please know that Mike and I are thinking about you and your family.
Yvonne Baylor
November 17, 2009
Pam,
There are no words I can say to express how sorry I am to have heard about your lost. Like most, my heart went out to you and your family; many prayers have been said asking God to help you find comfort and strength.
November 17, 2009
TO THE FAMILY, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO DREW.I MET DREW WHEN MY HUSBAND (LARRY) DIED LAST YEAR.HE WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HOW I WAS DOING.LARRY AND DREW WERE GOOD FRIENDS.DREW WOULD CALL ME EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS TO SEE IF HE COULD DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME.I THOUGHT THAT WAS SO SWEET.HE REALLY HAD A LOT OF COMPASSION FOR OTHER PEOPLE.HE WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS KINDNESS. BETSY WOOD (PETERSBURG,VA.)
Nancy, Lance, Russ & Travis Grady
November 17, 2009
Pam,Ricky and Family
There are no words to express how hurt we feel about your loss. As everyone has said, that "Smile" will never be forgotten. Your memories will help, but you will have to depend on the Lord to pull you through, and believe me it is a long and hard road. If you all need anything, please give us a call, we are here for
all of you and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ronny McClanahan
November 17, 2009
Jason, I was just thinking of the day when Gypsy and I brought Emma over to play in the Bumgarner Waterpark at your house. I remember the water wrestling you and Drew had and it makes me smile. I hope it makes you smile a little too. All My Love to you and your family.
Barbara Brooks
November 17, 2009
Pam...
Thinking of you & praying your pain will go away with the memories of your son. My heart hurts.
Love,
Barbara Brooks
Diana Nuckols
November 17, 2009
Jason, I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you the strength to make it through this difficult time.
Patrick and Anne Smith
November 17, 2009
Pam and Ricky - Words can not express how sad/shocked we are to hear about your tragic loss. May memories provide comfort to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry Bates
November 17, 2009
Pam, Rick, Kim and Jason. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you. You all are in my prayers and know that Drew will never be forgotten.
Bonnie & Nathan Miller
November 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We're so sorry. If there's anything you need, please let us know.
November 17, 2009
Pam and Ricky - Words can not express how sad/shocked we are to hear about your tragic loss. May memories provide comfort to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick and Anne Smith (Manakin Sabot, VA)
chuck Diacont
November 17, 2009
Ricky and Pam, I am at a loss for words, I am so sorry for your family's loss of Drew. God sends us challenges everyday and no matter how great or small they seem to be we always ask why? The questions , the feelings, the emptyness that we feel. At the same time the good and fun times about Drew will prevail in your hearts. That man upstairs has a plan for us from day one and Drew's was pretty important to him. God Bless your family and know I am praying for all of you. Chuck Diacont.......
Cindy Armstrong
November 17, 2009
Pam,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that everyone is thinking of you and your family during this diffucult time.
November 17, 2009
Drew i miss you man so much. you are in my prayer and in my hart love you buddy RIP
Sharon Turner
November 17, 2009
Pam and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Loved ones die and sometimes as in this case, way to soon. Remember though that memories only do if you let them. Cherish those memories and may they help give you comfort. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Beeker Warren
November 17, 2009
Pam,
I am so very sorry to hear the sad news. My heart & prayers go out to you & your family.
Courtney Bethea (Phillips)
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bumgarner Family. Drew will be miss very much.
Jill Perlstein
November 17, 2009
Pam,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. There are no words to express how sorry I am. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Estes
November 17, 2009
Pam,
Words cannot express how sad I am at your loss. Please know that I am here for you and your family.
Susan Wormley Norris
November 17, 2009
May your faith, family and friends see you through this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Mike Attinello
November 17, 2009
Pam,
I can't tell you how sorry Terri and I were to hear this news.
I can't imagine what you guys are going through. We are thinking about you and your family at this time.
Mood
November 17, 2009
Pam and Ricky,
I'm so sincerely sorry to hear about Drew. This is such an unfair, tragic and heart-wrenching loss for your family and friends, as well. My heart is full of sadness at this time and want you to know that my arms are open for you for a hug anytime. I'll never forget when we shared stories of Drew and my little man, what laughter it brought to both of us. That made for a great day!
You will always have the warm and wonderful memories of Drew forever in your hearts to celebrate his life.
May God give all of you the strength to endure and comfort each other.
Love ya!
Sandra Monte
November 17, 2009
Jason and Family, My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you. I am praying for you. May God give you comfort and strength in your time of grief.
November 17, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love, Linda Drake & Randolph Elementary School
Margie & Mike Meador
November 17, 2009
Pam and family- words cannot express how deeply sorry we are at your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything.
November 17, 2009
Pam B and family - please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers, as we are extremely sorry to learn of your families loss.
Dale Smith
Darlene Mason
November 17, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kim,Johnny&Wyatt Hall
November 17, 2009
To the Bumgarner Family: Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Drew was a good person, as you know. He was just Drew. He never tried to be someone he wasnt and who is was, was just a genuine good guy. He has been up our house alot and I cannot remember a single time when I saw him that he didnt say "Hey Kim, how you doing today?" Always there to lend a hand. A smile that you can see from a mile away. A jewel. The thing that impressed me most is that no matter the situation, if his mom called he would always take her call, talk to her and tell her he loved her - no matter who was around. I always thought I hope my son will be like that. I know there are not enough words to comfort you all in this time, but hopefully knowing how much Drew was loved by everyone will help a little.
Kelsey Thurston
November 17, 2009
I only knew Drew for a few months, but those months were amazing. He would always make you smile, even when you didn't want to. He has such a lovable and bubbly personality. I know that this is a rough time for his family, but God is with you every step of the way. He now has eternal life in the Heavens. He may have been taken from us here on earth but he gained so much when he went to be with the Lord. Drew was such a great person and he will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, during their time of grief and sorrow. I hope we can all rest peacefully, knowing that Drew has the best seat in the house. He will always be with us, watching over all of us. But most importantly, in our hearts. We love you Drew.
Colleen Sine
November 17, 2009
Pam (PB) and Ricky,
Oh how saddened I was to learn of this news. It doesn't seem that there are words enough to find to send comfort and thoughts to you as you try to find solace in the loss of your son. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are going up and will continue to in the days and weeks to come. I hope the love of family and friends will bring peace and comfort to your hearts.
Bonnie Halenda
November 17, 2009
Dear Pam,
I can't find the words to say how sorry I am for your family over the death of your son. No pain can compare to the loss of a child. I pray for comfort and healing for your family, and that in time, the knowledge that he is in the best place there is to be will comfort your hearts. He will always be in your hearts.
Emily Yuen & Justin Verlander
November 17, 2009
Jason, I'm not sure if you remember us, but we just wanted to express our sorrow for your terrible loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawn Yospin
November 17, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Ashley Cousins
November 17, 2009
Ever since I've known Drew back in pre-school, he has never ceased to bring smiles and laughter to those around him. May your memories bring you comfort. I am thinking and praying for the Bumgarner family with a heavy heart. God Bless.
Vicki Swanson
November 17, 2009
Pam, my thoughts are with you and your family at this unbearable time. Wishing you the strength to get through one day at a time.
Travis Bland
November 17, 2009
Drew, all i keep thinking about is all the laughs we had everytime we spoke and saw eachother and all the times we have had hanging out together.. IM GOING TO MISS YOU BUDDY I love you always will
November 17, 2009
Ricky and Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers. Teri Royall(Dominion)
November 17, 2009
This is such a tragedy. I can’t believe it. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Debbie & Alan Fox and Family
Kathryn Hailey
November 17, 2009
Pam and family,
I can not tell you how sorry I am to hear this news. I will be praying for you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Jane & Charles Nuckols
November 17, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
B.W. & Lisa Fair
November 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Daphne/Gary Longenecker
November 17, 2009
Your family is in our daily thoughts and prayers. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Katelyn Hardaway
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. A life taken too soon, but will forever remain alive in our hearts.
Alex Milenbachs
November 17, 2009
Pam, you and your family are in my thoughts. I hope you can lean on each other and all those that care about you during this time. You have my deepest condolences.
Brittany Burton
November 17, 2009
Everyone is going to miss Drew so much, he was a great guy who only wanted the best for everyone, and he didn't deserve this. We love you Drew, and you will never be forgotten.
cathy troy
November 17, 2009
hey you its Cathy it was a shock to know that you have left us, but i rejoice knowing your in heaven. You will be missed and always remembered for being a great person and making people smile.
Alan Ackerman
November 17, 2009
Lindsay, Jason and Family, Our deepest condolences for your family loss. Life is not always fair and sometimes we lose a good one. Tracy, Robert, Alex, Courtney and I are with you in spirit while you grieve. Let us know if you need anything. The Ackerman's (Eldersburg, Maryland)
Amy Goff
November 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family and friends as my own heart aches over this sudden tragedy. You were always perceptive to when someone needed a smiling "have a good day" or "how's your day" around work. Your good heart was unable to hide and you will be greatly missed. Love Amy and Shirlene from Capitol Granite
Brandon, Emily and Beau Patenaude
November 17, 2009
We are very sorry for your lose. Drew was a great friend and a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.
Chris & Vera Hartless
November 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pam Null
November 17, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Drew when we was at Goochland Middle School and as a friend of my daughter. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey Lawson
November 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Barbara Foster
November 17, 2009
Pam and Ricki,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to let me know.
Love,
BR (Barbara Rettig Foster)
Debra Richard
November 17, 2009
I was so very sorry to hear of your great loss and I know that there is really nothing much I can say to ease your pain. Just wanted to let you know that your family is very much in my thoughts & prayers.
Lesley Weatherford
November 17, 2009
This is a difficult time that is hard to grasp. Pam, my heart is just shattered for you and your family now. Know I am thinking of all of you and pray for the strength you will all need to lean on each other and share the love that will get you through it.
Gary & Teresa Mason
November 17, 2009
Pam & Ricky,
Words cannot begin to express how heavy our hearts are for you & your family for the loss of Drew. His spirit, along with his Uncle Scott and his grandmother's, will comfort you every day and I know his smile will live on in your hearts forever. Our prayers are with you all.
Jim & Jackie Wallace
November 17, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Debbie & Jennifer Etosh
November 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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