Paul Lawrence Rumple, Sr.

Paul Lawrence Rumple Sr., 87 of Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025

Born on March 22, 1938, in Wilmington, North Carolina Paul was a son of the late Mildred McGill Rumple and Presley Paul Rumple.

Paul was an avid fisherman and like to hunt and birdwatch. He worked for the Exxon Corporation as a marine terminal specialist for 36 years and served in the Army National Guard for 25 years. Paul was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church of James Island.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents Presley and Mildred Rumple, sister Mari Fulton Smith and a grandson, David Brian Nettles.

Paul is survived by his son, Paul Larry Rumple Jr (Mari); daughter Kathryn R. Kipp (Doug) of Pooler, Ga. a granddaughter Rebekah Isiabella Rumple of Makawao, Hi; sisters Pat Lewis and Cindy Mckitrick of Wilmington, North Carolina and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 19, 2025, at 3:00PM at Charleston Baptist Church,13 San Miguel Rd., Charleston a service will follow at 4:00PM

Flowers will be received, and memorials may be made to Charleston Baptist Church 13 San Miguel Rd., Charleston, SC 29407. Designated to Operation Christmas Child or Dunamis Outreach Ministry.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at palmettocs.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Palmetto Cremation Society, 5638 N Rhett Ave, Charleston, SC 29406