Dr. Eric Jump went to his rest on January 10, 2026.
He practiced pediatrics in Palatka, FL for 34 years. With his partner, Dr. Laura Hoss, and her husband, Owen Rosenberg, practice manager, he established Kids' Care Pediatrics (1990-2020). From 1986-1990 he worked at the Public Health Clinic in Palatka.
Dr. Jump was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on May 9, 1950, son of George Jump and Valetha Samantha Johnson and grew up in Palm Springs, CA and on Guam. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Guam, received his Master of Public Health degree at Loma Linda University, CA, and a Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO.
His compassion, love and concern for his patients touched everything he did, and he was always their advocate.
He is survived by his beloved partner/husband of 50 years, musician and composer Peter Mathews; by his loving sisters, Tamara Hayden, Tanya Jump and Sheri Clark; and by his nephew, Tregg, and four nieces, Holly, Courtney, Nicole and Lauren.
Dr. Jump has requested that there be no services. His ashes will be scattered in his garden that he loved so much. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace.
ReBloom, an organization in St. Augustine, FL to help people with Parkinson's, has worked with Dr. Jump to improve the quality of his life for over the past two years.
Ways to Donate to the ReBloom Center in honor of Dr. Eric Jump (in lieu of flowers):
Online Donation:
Click the "Donate" button on the ReBloom website at: http://www.rebloomcenter.org or use the direct secure link: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9MLBRASPEZUBN
Venmo:
Send a gift via Venmo to ReBloom Center: www.venmo.com/u/REBLOOMCENTER
Mail a Check:
Make checks payable to ReBloom Center and mail to:
ReBloom
505 Hoot Owl Court,
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Heritage Funeral & Cremation of Bunnell assisted the family.

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Published by Palatka Daily News from Jan. 20 to Feb. 10, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Jump

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16 Entries

Len Archer

January 24, 2026

What a beautiful human you were! It was my pleasure to have known you. And now the world is the loser of a wonderful life!

Chelsea McClure

January 21, 2026

Rest in peace Dr. Jump- you have touched so many lives, including mine and my children´s. Your memory is a blessing.

Barbara Clark Apostolos

January 21, 2026

May his memory be eternal!

Marilyn Gaedele

January 19, 2026

I learned about a fresh new pediatrician while I was in Lamaze class, my husband and I made an appointment with him two weeks before Roxanne was born, to be sure we were getting a Doctor that thought like us.he was her doctor and he was all 4 of her kids doctor. She is going to miss him, as will a multitude of Putnam county parents and children. Rest in peace Eric Jump.

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Margo Story

January 19, 2026

Went to high school w/Eric in Guam, he was always so kind. He had a gentle soul about him. I am so sorry for your loss Peter......May the eternal light shine upon him.

Molly Conole

January 19, 2026

What a lovely man. My heart is with Peter, and all his family. All our lives have been blessed by knowing him, even in a small way. His life was a gift, and his memory is a blessing. With much love, Molly

Jane Thomas Crawford

January 18, 2026

Dr. Jump gave the kindest, most gentle care to both of my daughters, really until they graduated from college. I´ve never known a doctor who was as caring and compassionate. This world is a much better place because he was in it. Thank you, Peter, for taking such wonderful care of him. I am holding you and the rest of the family in my heart.

Kelly Hurst

January 18, 2026

I worked with him for many years in OB and together we took care of many newborns. He was a valuable teacher to me in my young nursing career and I learned much from him. Caring and compassionate, humble and kind. His lessons will live on as he taught me , I taught others. Thank you for all the knowledge. You are irreplaceable in my book. Fly high doc!

Alice Keith

January 18, 2026

We were so sad to hear of the passing of Eric Jump. He was a wonderful man and an amazing doctor. I will be forever grateful for the care he gave to my children. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peter and the rest of the family.

Rhea Smith

January 18, 2026

Dr Eric was a caring friend and doctor to our family going back to the 80s. Never a bad moment together. RIP

Angela Swacina

January 17, 2026

He did much good in the world, and gone too soon. Angela Swacina

DEBORAH L Pacetti

January 17, 2026

Dr jump took care of my son when he was young he is the best kids doctor I have ever took my kids too you are really going to be missed so much we talk about you all the time prayers for his family fly high Dr jump you deserve everything rest in peace.