William Roger Stump

William R. Stump passed to the Lord at the age of 90, on October 26, 2024. Bill was preceded in death by his loving Wife, Nina who passed in 1990. Also preceded in death by his parents, Frank Y. Stump and Jennie Stump as well as his only Brother, Frank. Survived by his niece Deborah Dingess. Bill was also survived by many friends, Masonic Brothers and former students. During his career, Bill was a high school science teacher. Bill was a graduate of the Ohio State University. He was as a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity serving as their chaplain. Additionally he was on the varsity fencing team for OSU. He received his Masters Degree at the University of Georgia. Bill was very active in the Indianola Community Church, where he was choir director in 1955-56 and a member of the choir for many years. He also was the Bible School Superintendent and a High School Adult class teacher. Other positions he held prior to retirement included being the Whetstone Recreational Center assistant director and service choir director. In addition to membership in these his social organizations Bill was also an active Freemason. Bill began his travels as a DeMolay and became a member of Community Lodge No. 687, F&AM; a Past High Priest of Horab Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons; a Past Illustrious Master of Zabud Council No 99, Royal and Select Masters; and a Knight of Mount Vernon No. 1 Commandery. In addition, he was a member of Aladdin Shrine and their Drum and Bugle Corps. As far as the Scottish Rite, Bill was an honorary member 33 degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Mason where in the 32 degree he portrayed Constans in the Valley of Columbus for 33 years. He received special recognition From the Supreme Council of the Scottish Right for his 69 years of service. He also was a past Sovereign of Jerome Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine and also a charter member of the Thomas Webb Smith York Rite College. Bill served God and Country and was proud of his service with the U.S. Air Force serving as an organist on Iwo Jima and ultimately being Honorably discharged as a Captain. Most recently Bill was living at the Worthington Christian Village where he has many friends and will be missed at the weekly Bingo games he loved so much. Visitation at Rutherford Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio from 6:00 pm until 7:30 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024; there will also be a Remembrance gathering at Worthington Christian Village on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

William Roger Stump

December 2, 1933 - October 26, 2024