Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump

Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump, Sr., age 95 of Camden, Ohio passed away Friday morning July 18, 2014 at Hospice of Dayton. Born on February 14, 1919, in Sheffield, England. He was the son of the late Arthur & Ellen Jump. Gordon became a U.S. citizen and served for the U.S. Army during WWII in both the Philippines and the occupation of Japan and was a decorated member of the 44th Tank Battalion. He was a Foreman/ Lineman for Ohio Bell for 30 years, and also worked for 18 years for Deltona Schools in Florida. Gordon was a member of the American Legion Post 140 in Greenville, Ohio. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Gordon is survived by his wife of 47 years Margaret Jump, whom he married February 12, 1967: daughters Theresa King of Dayton, OH: Laurie (Doug) Matthews of Cookeville, TN: Katherine (Gary) Obringer of Arcanum, OH: son Gordon (Kim) Jump Jr. of Daytona Beach, FL and step-son Roy (Vicki) Barton of Eaton, OH: grandchildren Julia (Jason) Strange of Newport, NC: Rachel (Billy) Cline of Xenia, OH: Sarah Stephens of Arcanum, OH: Eva (Justin) Brewer of Pleasant Plain, OH: Dr. Andie (Jeremy) Quint of Columbus, OH: Erika Jump of Sicklerville, NJ: Patrick Jump of Orlando, FL: and Quinton Matthews of Cookeville, TN: step-grandchildren Melissa (Bobby) Sparks of Englewood, OH: and Michelle (J.C.) Niehoff of Camden, OH: along with 17 great-grandchildren. Friends may call on the family from 11:00-1:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US RT 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mel Musser presiding. Entombment at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gordon Paulus Anthony Jump please visit our Sympathy Store.