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William J. Gumm

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William J. "Bill" Gumm, 80, of Forum passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018. He was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Clifty, Ark., to Roy Elmer Gumm and Opal Pearl Byrd-Gumm. He was married to Ella Mae Bjork on Feb. 10, 1974. They lived in Springdale with the children until 1982 and they moved to Huntsville. He was preceded in death by his parents; eight siblings; son, Clifford Wade and his wife, Janice Wade also daughter in law, Kathy Gumm and grandson, David Allen. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ella Mae Gumm of the home; children, Mike Gumm of Holiday Island, Larry Gumm and wife LaDonna of Forum, Raymond Wade of Fayetteville, Ernest Wade of Jasper and Leanna Miller of Aurora; siblings, Earl Lee Gumm of Calhoun, Mo., and Agnes Beatric Walker of Independence, Mo., and eleven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 at the Community Church of Forum. A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday at the church with Pastor Justin Harris officiating. Burial will follow at the Gumm Family Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Madison County Funeral Service of Huntsville. Please visit www.madisoncountyfuneralservice.com to leave the family an online condolence.

Published August 12, 2018

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