Ernie Stump

Ernie Stump of Birmingham, Alabama, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023, following complications from lingering health issues.  He faithfully served the Lord as a minister for nearly 55 years.  He was born in Kentucky where he resided until 1978.  He then moved with his family to Birmingham, Alabama where he served as pastor of Vestavia Primitive Baptist Church for nearly 20 years and later served as pastor of Beulah Primitive Baptist, Leeds Alabama until 2018

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Imogene; his sons, Terry Stump (Melissa) and Don Stump (Amy); daughters, Karen Stump and Pam Nail (Clint); grandson, Wesley Stump (Stevie); granddaughters, McKinsey Brindley, Annabelle Stump, Isabelle Stump, and Katie Nail; great grandchildren, Bryson Stump, Jaidyn Stump, Walker Stump, Weston Stump and Rhett Brindley; sisters, Edith Oaks (Amos), Frances Grout (Melvin) and Genny Guthrie (Jim) as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Stella Stump; brothers, Thurman Stump and Ervin Stump; sisters, Alta Coleman, Gladys Hill, and Delphia Morrison.

The funeral service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Trussville on Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  The visitation will be Thursday, February 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. and beginning at 12:00 noon prior to the service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.  Burial will immediately follow the chapel service at Jefferson Memorial’s adjoining cemetery.

If you would like to honor Ernie Stump, donations may be made to the Beulah Primitive Baptist Church Building Fund.

Care of Keith Skinner.  3121 Daniel Drive, Moody, AL 35004