He was born on Christmas morning in 1926, in Hickory, North Carolina to the late Vernon George Bumgarner and Flora Belle Hollar Bumgarner. He was married to his beloved wife, Joan Barbara Siegert of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 7th, 1949 at Sherman Park Evangelical Lutheran.
He attended Valparaiso University from the years of 1947 to 1949. His working careers included driving a school bus, working for the Railroad, military service in the U.S. Army Paratroopers and Army Reserves, brick masonry, and sales in industrial and residential fencing. In his spare time he enjoyed coin collecting, gardening, sports, dining, traveling, fishing, painting, computers, and hunting. He was a member to many groups including: various Church groups, The Lions Club, square and ballroom dance clubs, coin clubs, The American Legion, and the Franklin Men’s Fellowship.
People have described Charley as "quite the character." A friend at Harmony described him as "the resident grumpy old man - a source of comfort and joy." He lived a full life and dearly loved his wife Joan, his family and friends. Charley was a devout Christian and a Patriot.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Joan B. Bumgarner; sons Steven L. Bumgarner (Maureen); and Mark A. Bumgarner (Mary Gaye); daughters Karen J. Vinson (Kenny) and Barbara J. Williams (Larry); 10 grandchildren; 15 1/2 (one on the way) great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his infant son, Philip Bumgarner; daughter, Heidi Chambers; sister, Vernice Sittman; and brothers, Dennis Bumgarner; George Bumgarner and Conrad Bumgarner.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, February 19th, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Brentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home. 9010 Church St E, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. A Celebration of Life Service will follow, beginning at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Church. P.O. Box 425, 1589 Highway 174 Edisto Island, South Carolina 29438 or to the U.S.O. at USO.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Brentwood-Roesch-PattonFuneralHome.com for the Bumgarner family.
