Timothy Scott Bumgarner, Sr., 50, of Valdese, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2025, at Amorem, Burke Hospice, after a brief period of declining health.

Scott was born June 12, 1974, in Burke County, a son of Carl “Sonny” and Doris Icard Bumgarner.  He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and was lucky enough to work as a long- haul truck driver, a job he enjoyed to the max.  Scott was the happiest when he was around his family and friends cooking and grilling.  He was always friendly, happy and good natured and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Bumgarner.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Claire Lanning Bumgarner of the home, a son Timothy  Scott “TJ” Bumgarner, Jr. and a daughter, Adrianna Bumgarner both of the home.  Also surviving are his in-laws, Coleman and Elaine Lanning of Valdese, sisters-in-law, Hillary Cole and Abigail Heafner both of Valdese.

Funeral Services for Timothy Scott Bumgarner will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 18, 2025, at Solid Rock Baptist Church, with Rev. Stacy Layne officiating.  Interment will follow in the Solid Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Memorials may be sent to Amorem, Burke Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd;, Valdese, NC 28690

An obituary and guestbook is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.