William E. Bumgarner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William E. Bumgarner of Metairie, Louisiana, born in Freeport, Texas, who passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William E. Bumgarner to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Elliott Bumgarner and Dorothella Wofford. He is survived by: his son Kevin William (Alexandra); his grandchildren, Lillie Bernadette, Liam Michael and Miles Timothy; his sisters, Jane Alpha (Granville) and Lois DeSatterlee (Nelson); his nephew Granville Alpha Jr.; his nieces, Ann Landry, Meghann Hogan and Jennifer Finley; and his close friend Rita Massett.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette or the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame are preferred.