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William Garrett “Bill” Lumpkin, Jr., 90

William Garrett “Bill” Lumpkin, Jr., of Fleming Island, FL passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  He was born on August 25, 1933 to the late William Garrett Lumpkin and Emma Lucille “Goodwin” Lumpkin in Richmond, Virginia.  Bill’s Jr. High and High School days were in Baltimore, Maryland.  He served in the United States Marine Corps with the 3rd Marine Air Wing and was an Aircraft Electrician.  He graduated from the University of Florida receiving a Bachelor of Building Construction Degree in 1960.  He was President/Owner of W. G. Lumpkin, Jr., INC, General Contractor from 1962 until his retirement in 1995.  He was Past Master of Middleburg Lodge #103 F&AM.  He was Past President of West Jacksonville Sertoma Club, Florida Association of Building Inspectors, Florida Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors.  He was Past National Director of The American Society of Home Inspectors and was a State Licensed Building Inspector.  He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Morocco Temple of the Shrine.  He was also members of the Loyal Order of Moose and the American Legion.  God was paramount in William’s life.  Hobbies included, travel, river life, and music.  He was proficient in piano, guitar, and keyboard and entertained at various clubs and senior citizen’s functions.

Mr. Lumpkin was preceded in death by his previous wife of 35 years, Corinne M. O’Donnell Lumpkin and is survived by his wife of 15 years June Baker Lumpkin, daughters, Laurie Russell of Tallahassee, FL, Barbara Lynn of Orange Park, FL, Gayle Logan of St. Augustine, FL and Kristen Gaffney (Michael) of Yorktown, VA, sons, William Lumpkin of Spring Hill, FL, Michael Aston (Lynn) of Orangedale, FL, Joseph Eilerman (Crystal) of Jacksonville, FL and Kevin Anderson (Inas) of Rockville, MD, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren that he adored.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice or Advent Lutheran Church of Orange Park, FL.

Memorial Services will be held at a future date.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL  32043.  Family and friends may share their condolences at: www.RHRFH.com 904-284-7720