of Little Rock, AR
December 16, 1950 - March 5, 2025
Michael Edward Bumgardner, 74, of Little Rock passed away March 5, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1950 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to James C. and Syble (Miller) Bumgardner. The family moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas when he was young and he was raised there, alongside his younger brother, mother and step-father. During his youth, Mike enjoyed playing baseball and hanging out at the local pool halls, often hustling the locals into friendly games of pool. Mike graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1969 and afterwards enlisted in the United States Army.
Later, Mike moved to Little Rock where he met his wife, Donna (Harkrider) Bumgardner and they married in September of 1983. Together they raised two children and they enjoyed traveling with kids' baseball and softball teams. Mike enjoyed coaching baseball for many years and during the off-season he enjoyed trout fishing on the White River. Later in his life, Mike enjoyed frequent trips to Tunica, where he was an avid blackjack player and made many friends.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard "Dick". He is survived by his wife of 41 years; two children, Jessica (Greg) Walker and Blake (Kayla) Bumgardner; four grandchildren, Keegan and Harper (Bright Eyes) Walker and Brodie and Noah Bumgardner; one brother, Charles (Laurie) Bumgardner and sister, Mary (Peewee) Setser.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm with the service to follow at 2:00pm at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30 in Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude, Pulaski County Humane Society, Parkway Place Church and Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.
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8 Condolence(s)
Bruce and Diane Hum
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
It’s very hard to find only a few words when talking about Mike. He started off as just a coach but very quickly became a dear friend. The best times with Mike were spent laughing, talking about games, fishing or mutual friends as we spent the evening on a tailgate after a game. He had great stories to tell and seemed to always find the good in every story and every person. We certainly didn’t know that the last dinner we had with Mike and Donna would be the last time we would see Mike. However, we left with handshakes and hugs after a fun night sharing wonderful memories together. We will miss Mike dearly and remember him forever with love.
Gary & Sharon Reynolds
Sunday, March 9, 2025
To the Bumgardner family
We are so sorry for your loss. I can recall the trip to Chicago to see the cubs play.
I heard the majority of family stories from my close friendship with Dick.
Our thoughts and prayers
Mike and Dianna Roller
Saturday, March 8, 2025
To all the family,
We are so very sorry for the loss. Please accept our condolences. I remember spending time at Synder's Super Service with Mike and Dick. It was a great place to hang out and spend time with friends.
With deepest sympathy,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Floyd & Karen Mode
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Blake & Kayla,
We are so sorry for you and your families loss.
No matter how old you are it is always heartbreaking to lose one of your parents.
Know in your hearts that he will always be with you in your memories.
Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Floyd & Karen
Stephanie Lilly-Palmer
Saturday, March 8, 2025
My deepest condolences for you. Many prayers for all of you for the Lord’s embrace and peace as only He can do.
Carmen Swan Iversen
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Bumgardner family
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike. I knew him many years ago in Mtn Home. Always a smile on his face! I have many memories of him and Dick at Snyder’s grocery and gas station.
Peace, prayers and blessings,
Carmen Swan Iversen
Shirley Summers
Friday, March 7, 2025
To the Bumgardner family I send my deepest condolences to you. I went to school with Mike in Mountain Home, AR he was so kind to me I have never forgotten. God bless all of you. RIP Mike Shirley Summers class of 1968
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Donna,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.