Obituary of Donald R. Jump

Donald R. Jump, 76, of Masonville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. Don was born on August 8, 1947 in Bainbridge, son of the late Norman and Jean (Butts) Jump. Don proudly served in the US Army from 1967 until his honorable discharge in 1969. For many years, Don worked as a Machine Operator at Borden’s in Bainbridge, and later as an Assembler at Amphenol. He was a former member of the VFW and American Legion, and a member of the Masonville Fire Department. He enjoyed riding his three-wheeler as well as hunting. He loved animals and his family. He is survived by: his daughter, Donna Gray; son, Michael Jump (Krissy); grandchildren: Jessica Crandall, Cameron Reynolds (Vallen), TuckerJohn Reynolds-Ives, Morgan Richardson (Colton) and Miranda Jump (Jason); great-grandchildren: Blake and Jade Richardson, Jackson Charles, Kaylynn, Dawson and Mariana Crandall, Maverick Reynolds and Caleb and Jacob Nichols; sister, Norma and Marshall Osborn; brother, Arnold and Junal Jump; aunt, Joyce Butts; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Larry Jump, Sr., his wife 21 years, Mary Jump and her son, Gordon Nichols. The family wishes to thank Bob Eklund, and Cheryl, Jarred, Jen and Bella Cutting, for their care and concern for Don. Friends may call from 11:00-1:00pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm at the funeral chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in the Masonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Masonville Fire Dept. or to Masonville Connect. Share condolences online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.