MILTON - James R. Jump passed away peacefully on Monday, Jun. 12, 2017, at Beebe Healthcare.
Jim worked as a sales associate with Home Depot. He enjoyed freshwater fishing and spending time with his family camping, especially at their seasonal site in Lancaster, Pa. Jim also enjoyed all sports and playing basketball. He was a member of Houston U.M. Church and Eagles Nest Fellowship Church.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He served from 1972 to 1975 aboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), honorably discharged with the rank of Boatswain.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph L. Jump, Jr.; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Douglas and Maxine Millman Moore.
Jim is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debbie (Millman) Jump; a son, Adam Jump; a daughter, Ashley Bradley, both of Milton; his mother, Pat (Elliott) Jump, of Houston; three sisters, Christine Melton and husband Bud, of Indianapolis, Ind., Susan Stup and husband Jerry, of Frederick, Md., and Ginger McDaniel and husband Chip, of Greenwood; a brother, John Jump and wife Karen, of Houston; three brothers-in-law, Jerry Millman and wife Edna, of Laurel, Don Millman and wife Siggy, of Milton, and Terry Millman and wife Bonnie, of Rehoboth; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jun. 16, 2017, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, with visitation after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Whites Chapel Cemetery.