Mark Shump Obituary
Mark Alan Shump, age 75, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was a long-time resident of Bedford Heights and a proud Army Vietnam Veteran. Mark was extremely passionate about his wife, his children, his family, his country, and his President Donald J. Trump. Anyone was blessed to know him. He wouldn’t think twice about helping others anyway that he could. Mark was a true representation of our Lord Jesus Christ in regards to his love, wisdom, and acts of service.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Shump; children Lesley McDonald (Jeff), Tara Shields (Ray), Candy Ball (Jason), and Patrick Shump (Daniela); grandchildren David “Cubby” Williams Jr., Audrey Forro, Dakota Shump, and Emmalee Herron; and siblings Jeff Shump and Val Shump. Mark was preceded in death by his siblings Pamela Adkins, Kevin Shump, and Reed Shump.
No services will be held upon deceased’s wishes. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to AMVETS https://www.amvets.org/ or Donald J. Trump 2024 Campaign https://secure.winred.com/trump-national-committee-jfc/lp-djt-google-ads-sitelink-6/?utm_medium=ads&utm_source=google_lp_kw&utm_campaign=20240401_tnc_search-generic_google_search_lp&utm_content=donate&utm_term=generic&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6KC4yuyQhgMVnzmtBh2OrQYcEAAYASABEgIuy_D_BwETo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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