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H. Keith "Andy" Gump

9/21/1936 - 1/17/2017

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Obituary For H. Keith "Andy" Gump

H. Keith “Andy” Gump of East Springfield passed away on January 17, 2017 of natural causes at the age of 80. Keith was born in Coburn, West Virginia on Sept 21, 1936. He retired after 35 years as a welder for Weirton Steel where he was known to his coworkers as “Andy.” He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Keith is survived by his wife Jean Beagle Gump; children Michael (Iris) Gump, Lisa Gump (Joseph) Bruzzese and Kevin (Faith) Gump; grandchildren Doug (Jennifer) Gump, Anthony (Amanda) Gump, Kyle Gump, Greg DeMartin, Nicholas DeMartin, Conrad Gump and Bayleigh Gump; 5 great grandchildren, (and another one on the way); brothers Blaine Gump of Nevada and Blair Gump of Florida. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Smith and Marie Moyer. In the 1960’s Keith was a founding member of the East Springfield Fire Department. He, along with 9 other founding members, personally guaranteed the mortgage to build the original house and purchase the first fire truck. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Saturday from 3 – 5 p.m., where the Ohio Veterans Military Squad will accord military honors. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Wounded Warriors PH: 877-832-6997.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bob McLain

    Kevin: so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I will hold your family in my heart & prays.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A "Heaven's Tear" 44 inch Wind Chime was ordered on January 19, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary and Phil Flenniken

    Lisa, Phil and I are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a fine gentleman and we know you will miss him.Take Care.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Spencer, Harlem Springs, Ohio

    To the whole Gump family, so sorry for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Blair and Carolyn Gump

    With sympathy to: Jean Ann; Mike, Iris and Family; Lisa, Joe and Family and Kevin & FamilyI now understand celebrating a person's life at death. I never could understand that before when you are missing someone so much. But, looking at Keith's life, how he lived it, all he was able to do, how talented he was (there wasn't anything he couldn't build or repair) and how much he enjoyed everything he did, is reason to celebrate. He loved time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He lived life to the fullest - sitting around campfires in Ohio, Canada and with friends at Zephyrhills. I don't think I know anyone who enjoyed life as much as he did, and I don't know of too many men who were kinder, gentler and more loving than Keith. There wasn't a person that he wouldn't help. Keith knew what it was like to live a life loving the beauty of God's creation.We are better off for knowing Keith and having him in our life. Until we meet again,Blair and Carolyn

  • 09/03/2024

    Ed & Linda Hennen

  • 09/03/2024

    kevin allmon

    so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family We were in welding class together in 1977 and 1978 at jcjvs.Hope all is well with you

  • 09/03/2024

    Sharon adn John

  • 09/03/2024

    Sue and Chris Hiner and Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Sue and Chris Hiner and Family

    Much love and sympathy for my Aunt Jean, and cousins, Mike, Lisa and Kevin. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Keith was a super sweet, special person and I know how much you will miss him. My heart aches for you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Charlene Plante

    Lisa, Mike, and Kevin,I am very saddened to hear of your loss. We all had some really good times together. May your father's soul rest in peace. Stay strong and I am always there to support you.Charlene

  • 09/03/2024

    Ted L. Reeves

    Please accept our deepest condolences. He was a good guy to buddy up with.

  • 09/03/2024

    Yvette and Roy Beagle

  • 09/03/2024

    Elsa and Margeaux Dueno, Joe, Nick, Elsa Kekenak

  • 09/03/2024

    lisa Bruzzese

    Blaine and Blair would love to have your contact information. I would be happy to forward it to the.Lisa - keith's daughter

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