Michael Edward Stump

Michael Edward “Mike” Stump, 73, of Raleigh, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Mike was born on September 11, 1951, in Oak Hill, WV to the late Walter Albert Stump and Frances Arlene Robertson. Michael was a coal miner for 17 years and later retired as an Equipment Operator II from the City of Raleigh. After retirement, you could find him landscaping, doing lawncare, tending to his roses, sitting on the front porch chatting on the phone with family & lifelong friends. He was a member of Amplify Church. Most importantly he spent time spoiling his 7 precious grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Duncan Stump; daughter, Kristie Lynn Newton; a son, Kevin Allen Stump and his wife, Patty; brothers, Allen (AL) Stump (Terri), Bob Stump (Kay), Danny Wayne Payne; sisters, Vicki Ostean, Angela Dilley, Pam Treadway (Dave), Kitty Shearer; grandchildren, Matt Newton (Madison), Logan Stump, Laney Stump, Lincoln Stump, Lawson Stump, Allie Stump, Melaina Stump, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Ronnie McKinney; uncle, Charles Robertson and his wife, Portia; aunt, Charlotte Smith.

In addition to his parents, Mike is also preceded in death by his sisters, Rosa Lee McKinney, Tammy Jo Hughes, Mary Ann Stump Dutcher, and a brother, Roy Darrell Payne.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Amplify Church 2884 NC 42 Willow Spring, NC. Pastor Phillip Modlin will be officiating. The family will receive visitors Thursday afternoon prior to the service from 3:00 - 4:00pm at Amplify Church. Mike’s memorial service will be livestreamed, to join, please use the 'Join Livestream' link in the services box below.

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