Stephen Blair Bumgardner

Stephen Blair Bumgardner, 84, of Gastonia went to his eternal home on October 11, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1942, to the late Andrew Lee Bumgardner and Hazel Irene Bollinger Bumgardner.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Anderson Bumgardner; parents; and sister, Frances Price.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Charles David Bumgardner (Karen); James Keith Bumgardner; and Terry Eugene Bumgardner (Kristal); 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Franklin Bumgardner; sisters, Rachel Long, Faye Decker; stepsisters; Karen Bumgardner, and Rita Croom.

The family will have a private graveside service at Gaston Memorial Park.

Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Bumgardner family. To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.