William Vernon Stump Sr., age 90, of Troy, Ohio, passed away at 12:50PM on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Russell Vernon Stump and Zora Belle Purkeypile Stump. His wife of 63 years, Bessie A. Tompkins Stump, preceded him in death on January 14, 2009. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Karen Stump of Minneapolis, Minnesota; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Don Buckles of St. Paris, Ohio and Lynn and Mike Owen of Troy; six grandchildren, Matthew Buckles, Eric Blankenship, Debbie Box, Chris Steele, Heather Bolton, and Dawn Baker; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one brother, Donald Stump of Florida. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Purkeypile and Virginia Swigart; and one brother, Paul Schurr. He attended the Upper Valley Community Church of the Nazarene in Piqua. He was a WWII Veteran of the 1st Calvary USA. His special hobby was fishing. Bill retired from Hobart Manufacturing Company after 30 years of service. Funeral service will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio with the Pastor Paul Jetter officiating. Interment to follow in Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00PM on Tuesday, May 15 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Miami County. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.