Harry L. Stump, Jr., age 72 of Savannah passed away Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at PruittHealth in Savannah.
Harry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. His service record included three separate enlistments in the Navy and two tours of duty in Vietnam. While serving in Vietnam he received several medals, including the Navy Commendation Medal (Bronze Star) and a Presidential Unit Citation. As Seaman Apprentice Harry had the honor of serving with James E. Williams, considered the most highly decorated enlisted man in U.S. Naval history. Williams was the commander of PBR 105 (River Patrol Boat 105) on which Harry served. Harry was officially cited for heroism for saving three survivors of the mining of the Dredge Jamaica Bay. With disregard for his own safety Harry dove into the Mekong River and pulled the three survivors back to his PBR where he treated them for their wounds and shock, saving them from drowning and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Preceded in death by his father Harry Lyle Stump, Sr.; mother, Emma Roddenberry Morris; step-father, Joseph H. Morris, Sr.; brother, Michael Stump; and sister, Diana Bryson; he is survived by a brother, Joseph H. Morris, Jr.; his sister, Debra Arnold (Bruce); and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 1:00 PM in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.com
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McKay Scott
He was my uncle and friend. He told me many great stories of adventure while also educating me in all things History with special attention to our home Savannah. He did the same with my Daughter whom he was very found of and for that I’m am very thankful.
Emma Scott
Harry was a great uncle to me . I loved him very much . He was my best history buddy and only . He knew so much history so I started to learn more with him . He did the same with my dad . He was the most historical person l knew.
Orren & Shirley
Sincere condolences.
Rebecca
Thank you for your service. Please accept my condolences .
Andrew Gauthe
Harry was a dear friend, I regret not hearing sooner of his passing. We used to be neighbors and I spent a lot of time with him during the last years of his life. I was looking through some photos of the past year and there’s one that really struck me of him helping us with our garden, he was always so kind to me and I’ll never forget him.