Lucas Bumgardner

With deep sorrow and sadness we mourn the passing of Lucas (Luke) Daniel Bumgardner, 41, or most beloved son, brother, uncle, family member and friend to many.  Luke peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by his family, in the early morning hours of July 19, 2022.
Lucas was born to parents Wade and Alicia on November 15, 1980 in Somerset, KY. He is survived by his parents Wade (Shelly) Bumgardner and Alicia (Dennis) Abbott, brothers Ethan (Casey) Bumgardner and Michael (Courtney) Harris, sisters Amanda Abbott and Morgan (Trevor) Castle, his maternal grandmother Shirley Langford, his paternal grandmother; Joy Randolph, nephews  Eric Smiley, Landon and Rayland Bumgardner, nieces  London and Lainey Castle and Sarah Smiley, an Aunt Edwinna Callahan (Billy),  Diane (Steve) Smiley and uncles Jack  (Kimberly) DeBord, Timothy (Maria Garnica) Langford and Jonathon (Naomi) Langford, paternal aunt Sandy (Scott) Boser, as well as a multitude of very special friends that became his “cheering support section” that are too numerous to list.
Luke is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and grandfather Joyce DeBord and Bill DeBord,as well as Grandfather, Jackie Randolph, maternal grandmother, and grandfather Ray and Glydus Abbott, maternal grandfather John Langford, and an Uncle Forrest Langford.
He lived the majority of his life in Pulaski County, graduating from Pulaski County High School in 1999.  His work history included Somerset Frozen Foods, Science Hill waste management, and lastly a licensed Master Plumber.
One standout descriptor of Lucas was his exceptional intelligence and multi talent.  He was an avid reader, inquisitive debater, a curious mind for solving problems (taking apart anything mechanical) and lover of all animals and nature. All the dogs in our community knew that Luke kept doggie treats under his lawn chair.  When the neighbors walked their dogs, they would be “dragged across our lawn” for the dogs to get their doggie treats.  He had a “green thumb” and grew wonderful gardens.  He especially enjoyed providing fun activities for the children of his family and friends.
Luke enjoyed many hobbies such as making flies for fly fishing, golfing with his “golfing buddies”, and marksmanship with his “target practicing buddies” and belonged to the local Sportsman club.  
Luke returned to his first love, Jesus Christ.  His relationship with his creator was so evident in his actions and words.  He became an example to many.  Luke was an active member of the Asbury Anglican Church and men’s ministry.  He especially enjoyed planning the men’s breakfasts and cookouts.  He was a “natural host and entertainer”.
If Luke could leave a message to those of us left behind it would be: “It is never too late to come to Christ.  Your past is in the past.  Learn to forgive yourself and others.  Make sure those you love know it. Live each day as if it is your last.  Leave nothing undone for tomorrow.”
Luke will be buried beside his Uncle Forrest Langford in Goodwater cemetery.  Reverends Ben Snyder, Hule Goddard and Rick Durrance will officiate. Following the cemetery gathering, Sunnyside Baptist Church is providing a meal for the family and friends.  Pallbearers: Tommy Head, Jack Debord, Zach DeBord, Michael Harris, Ethan Bumgardner, Landon Bumgardner Trevor Castle, Cory Hawkins. Honorary Pallbearers:  Rayland Bumgardner, Jonathon Langford, and Timothy Langford.

A visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.