Michael (Mike) William Stump, age 57, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Wilmington, NC.
Born August 2, 1956 in Kinston, NC to Bill and Betty Stump, he graduated from Kinston High School in 1974 followed by Durham Technical Institute two years later.
He was preceded in death by his half brother, Richard Smith, of Raleigh in 2012, his father, Bill Stump in 2005, and his mother, Betty Stump in 1994.
Mike spent most of the following years as a dental technician in Lynchburg, VA, then worked in Kinston, NC and eventually opened his own dental lab in Wilmington, NC. More recently he established Stump’s Lawn Service in Wilmington. He enjoyed jewelry making, learning the violin and guitar, live music, sketching, painting, and was a passionate culinary aficionado. Spending time with friends was what Mike enjoyed most; he was loved and respected by many and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his sister, Lisa Shaw of New Bern, his niece, Cate Holcombe and family of Raleigh, his extended family in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and his beloved cat, Lucky.
A private memorial service will be held for family members in Southport, NC.
A memorial gathering celebrating Mike’s life has been scheduled on his birthday, August 2, at The Rusty Nail in Wilmington, NC at 1:00 PM.
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Arrangements are in the care of Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099
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