John Scott Bumgardner

John Scott Bumgardner obituary, Bessemer City, NC

John Scott Bumgardner

John Bumgardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pigg Family Services - Bessemer City on Aug. 31, 2025.

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John Scott Bumgardner, 68, of Maiden, passed away at his residence on August 30, 2025. He was born April 24, 1957, in Gaston County, to the late Mable Kale Pearson.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a sister, Maleah Deaton; brother, Keith Bumgardner; and furbaby, Tank.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Rose Marie Brewington Bumgardner; daughter, Teresa Bumgardner Anderson (Jessy); 3 stepchildren, Roxanne Maynor, Brian Maynor, Billy Elmore (Kimberly); grandchildren, Jessy Jr, Brandon, Jessica, John, Alexa, Kyle, Brayan Sloan; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Gene Bumgardner; and sister, Tonda Keller.

Scott's memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Eastwind United Pentecostal Church with Bill Deaton officiating.

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