Mr. Ralph Wayne Shumpert, age 89, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Regency Hospital in Florence, SC. He was born in Lexington, SC on April 4, 1937 to the late Preston & Ellen Elizabeth Shumpert.

He was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and served as the music director for 45 years. He considered his greatest accomplishment being a servant for the Lord and providing for his family.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Alice Shumpert; a granddaughter, Shannon Shumpert; his brothers: Ansel Shumpert, Monroe Shumpert, Murry Shumpert, and Frank Shumpert; his sisters: Maggie Crump, Ines Hallman, and Margaret Shumpert; and his daughter, Gloria Faye Saliva.

He is survived by his sons, Larry Shumpert of Lumberton, NC and Frank Shumpert (Marise) of Columbia, SC; his daughter, Deidra Lynn Chance of Lumberton, NC; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Tony Stevens officiating.