Billy Ray Stump

Billy Ray Stump, 80 of Goshen, passed away Monday evening, July 18, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. He was born August 3, 1935 the son of Noah E. and Irene (Piper) Stump in Washington Township, IN. On March 18, 1989 he married Mary Catherine Kline in Ligonier, IN.

Billy Ray was an extremely talented carpenter. He really enjoyed wood-working, walking and talking to everyone in the community. He was able to be a part of many things due to his amazing sense of humor and quick wit. Billy liked to watch baseball and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs. He served his country in the United States Navy from the years of 1953- 1956. A favorite past time is the time spent petting and learning about tractors. Each road trip was filled with a request to stop on over in specific places to preview the tractors.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Catherine Stump of Goshen, IN., Children; Billy Ray Stump Jr., of South Bend, IN., Kathy Stump of Sebring, FL., Rose (Tom) Eslinger of Granger, IN., Dee Ann (Bill) Leitch of Wolf Lake, IN., Dawnice Alexander of Elgin, IL., Shawn Venderpool of Goshen, IN., and Sharen (Steve) Werstler of Butler, IN. 14 Grandchildren and 27 Great-Grandchildren. Brothers; Noah Pha (Karon) Stump of Lake Placid, FL., and Sammy K. (Jody) Stump of Ligonier, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Noah E. and Irene Stump, his step-son, Lary Reed, and two sisters; Betty June Waters and Irene May Arnold, son-in-law; Michael Vanderpool, and grandson; Nicholas Henson.

Friends and Family may gather at the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 2PM – 8PM for a formal visitation.

A cremation committal will take place with Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center in Ligonier, IN.

A private family graveside service with full military honors will be held at a later date in Sparta Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions in Billy’s name may be directed to the Disabled Veteran’s Fund: at http://www.vfw.org/Contribute/ or the St. Jude Foundation athttps://www.stjude.org