George Edward Stump

George Edward Stump (PaPa George or Ed) 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord on Monday afternoon, November 9, 2009. George was in the United States Army over 20 years, serving in Korea with the 780th Field Battalion. He was a longtime faithful member of Garden City Baptist Church, holding and working in numerous positions. He was a retired electrician from Jarrett Electric Company, with over 40 years service. George loved to feed squirrels, birds, and working in his garden. George was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Jennie Stump; his fatherin-law and mother-in-law, Lemon and Okie Guilliams; his brothers, Raymond (Penny), Lemon and Horace Keevie Stump; and his sisters, Beulah Ballard, Essie Stump, Virgie Agee, and Eliza Underwood. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Sylvia Irene Guilliams Stump; daughter, Carol Ann Stump Jordan, of Hardy; son, Michael (Mike) Wayne Stump and wife, Cindy, of Roanoke; grandchildren, William Bradly (Brad) Jordan, Amanda Lynne Stump, and Eric Michael Stump, all of Roanoke; greatgrandson, Tai Holbrook; and numerous other family members and friends. A service celebrating George's life will be held at Garden City Baptist Church 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2009, with the Rev. Jay Fields officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Flowers will be appreciated or donations can be made to Garden City Baptist Church, 3536 Garden City Boulevard, Roanoke, Va. 24014. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.