James E. Dump (September 10, 1918 - November 14, 2018)

James E. Dump, age 100, of Versailles, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born September 10, 1918, a son of the late Roy and Ethel (Bluhm) Dump. 

James attended rural schools in Pettis County. He was drafted by the United States Army during WWII where he served in the signal corps for several years. Following his honorable discharge, he returned home to help his parents.

On October 6, 1947, he married Mildred Moon and they made their home in Loveland, Colorado for a couple of years. They moved to Denver, Colorado, where he assisted in the operation of a parking garage. Later, he obtained work at Rocky Flats Atomic Energy Plant. After twenty-five years, he retired and with his wife, moved to Versailles. Following his retirement, they traveled to various places in the United States during the summer months and lived in their RV in Mission, Texas during the winter. There, he helped many friends for over twenty years before making Versailles their permanent residence. 

James was a member of the Versailles First Baptist Church.

He enjoyed his 100th birthday party, visiting with many friends and reminiscing of happy memories. James always had a smile and knew how to say thank you. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his niece, Carol Perkins of Sedalia, Missouri and nephew, Harold Dump of Calhoun, Missouri and many friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Dump.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 19th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Chris Bass officiating. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. 

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.


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