Paul Anthony Bumgardner

Paul Anthony Bumgardner obituary

Paul Anthony Bumgardner

Paul Bumgardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Jul. 25, 2025.

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Paul Anthony Bumgardner – age 68 of Corryton, TN, passed away on July 24, 2025. Paul was Christian of Baptist Faith and was a member of Dante Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Paul was an ASE Certified Mechanic and Master Technician. He was a loving father and grandfather and a wonderful husband. Paul's love for horses inspired him to hand build a barn.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Hubert Melvin Bumgardner; mother, Betty Ruth Turner Bumgardner; brothers, James Michael and Steven Ray Bumgardner; and sister, Elizabeth Arlene Bumgardner Anthony.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda L Robinson Bumgardner; sons; Joshua Cory Bumgardner (Holly Ann) and James Adam Wallace; daughter, Melissa Brooke Bumgardner France (Kenneth Lee); brothers, Harry Dewayne and David Lynn Bumgardner; sister, Brenda Anelle Bumgardner Smallen and grandchildren, Breanna, Tori, Hunter and Reagan.

Family will receive friends Monday, July 28, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with the service following at 7:00 PM with Pastor David Lynn Bumgardner officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:15 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to proceed to Beech Springs Cemetery in Kodak for an 11:00 AM graveside service. Pallbearers Cory Bumgardner, Adam Wallace, Hunter France, Reagan France, Kenneth France, and Nick Kirkman. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. 865-523-4999 www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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