Billy Arthur Bump, Sr., of Florence, AL passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019.  He was a member of First Baptist Church, Center Star and was a US Air Force veteran serving our country in the Korean War.  He worked as a structural Iron Worker and later for the Lauderdale Co. Sherriff's Department.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Elkins East Chapel.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ronny Jones officiating.  Burial will be in First Baptist Killen Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bernice Bump; one sister and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Bonnie Bump; son, Billy Arthur Bump, Jr. (Kimberly); daughter, Kathy Smith (Carter); four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Smith, Levi Bump, David Ponder, Steve Bump, Fred Bump and Scott Rickard.

You're invited to leave online condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com .