David Lee Gump

Born in Holdrege, NE, a son of the late Frederick and Zola (Gunderson) Gump he grew up there and went on to serve in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Newport and one fateful day went to Lincoln Park where he met the love of his life, Jeannette.

Mr. Gump was a member of the Full Gospel Fellowship. He worked as a superintendent for the water/sewer department in Acushnet and he later worked as a school van driver. David enjoyed fishing, playing horse shoes, camping, traveling, being outdoors and road trips. He loved and cherished the children on the school van. His family will always remember him as a jokester who was always smiling, never complaining and always stated he was “just ducky”.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

His memorial service will be Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Burial will be private. www.rock-funeralhome.com for online tribute/directions.