Michael William Stump

August 2, 1956 - July 29, 2014
Michael William Stump

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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.

Please share Memories and condolences with the family by clicking on the “Sign Guest Book” tab above.

Arrangements are in the care of Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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  • August 01, 2014
    Carol Percy says:
    Dear Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Cate as you celebrate Mike's birth and life and grieve his death. I know he will be missed by many. May God be with you in your sorrow, Love, Carol

  • August 01, 2014
    Duanne B Puckett says:
    as a long-time friend of Lisa's, I am sad for her but glad for Michael that he loved life and that his friends want to celebrate his birthday during what could be considered a difficult time. thanks to all of them for helping Lisa and Cate be comforted.

  • August 03, 2014
    Rollin says:
    Sorry to hear of Michaels passing, keeping family and friends in my daily prayer. May the God who brought Michael into this world (and into each of our lives) and who called him home also provide you with strength and peace during this time.

  • August 23, 2014
    Stephen Maxey Williams says:
    ". . . rounded by sleep . . ."--Wm Shakespeare: remembrance.

  • August 21, 2014
    Stephen West says:
    I'll never forget the good times we had at the Rusty Nail and other music venues in Wilmington.