Jimmy Brown Bumgarner

Jim "Peepaw" Bumgarner, 87, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born September 7, 1937 in Cleveland NC, he was a son of the late Duff McCoy and Claudia Brown Bumgarner. Mr. Bumgarner provided for his family as a local businessman. A hardworker in everything and always willing to help others. His favorite hobby was working on his many tractors and competing with OTTPA in their statewide tractor pulls. He won numerous pulls and was the champion well into his 80's.

Most importantly, he was a faithful Christian, who truly loved his Lord and his family. He will be missed by all who knew, and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Meemaw" Campbell Bumgarner, his sisters, Lucille Bumgarner Binkley (Harold), Muriel Bumgarner Campbell (Harvey), his brothers. Frank McCoy Bumgarner (Alma), Harold Levi Bumgarner (Mary), and his son-in-law Bentley Carlton.

He is survived by daughters, Lisa Bumgarner Hancock and Lorri Bumgarner Carlton; Grandsons Samuel Brown Hancock and Benjamin Shiloh Carlton; Granddaughters Jessica Collier Hoffman (David), Ashley Hancock Oliver (Shane), Zoe Danielle Carlton; great-grandchildren Kane Emory Hoffman, Knox David Hoffman, Darrel Lee Oliver, Gabriel Ray Oliver, Isabella Rayne Short and sister Janie Bumgarner Waller (Jerry) along with several special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and family for visitation Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00-5:00 pm at Northgate Church. The Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00 and led by Pastor Kenneth Koontz.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to NorthGate Church

1255 West Ridge Rd, Salisbury NC 28147