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Obituary For George H. "Bumpsie" Crummel

George "Bumpsie" Crummel, 89, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital.

He was born to the union of the late James A. Crummel and the late Margaret Banks Crummel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

He received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public Schools and was a graduate of the former William Penn High School.

“Bumpsie”, as he was affectionately known, entered the United States Army and served our country during the Korean War. After being discharged, he returned to Harrisburg and began his working career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Department of Transportation from where he retired as the Director of Inventory Management.

Under the pastorate of the late Reverend William Joseph Winfield, Bumpsie, at a young age, united with the membership of the Monroe Street Church of God, now known as Trinity Church of Harrisburg and has been a lifetime member.

In his leisure, Bumpsie enjoyed spending Saturday mornings at the Broad Street Market, playing cards, watching football games, going on football trips, going to the Penn Relays, cooking and was well known for his peanut butter fudge.

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, George H. “Bumpsie” Crummel, at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 18 days, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steven Crummel, Sr.; his sister, Lillie Bell Benton and his brothers, James "Junie" Crummel and Larry Crummel. He leaves to celebrate his life; his life partner, Mary "Movis" Goodson; his daughter, Robyn Roberts Yancey; his stepson, Keith Burton; his grandchildren, Steven "JR" Crummel, Mariah Yancey and Kyle Yancey, Sr. and his four great-grandchildren, all of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

George H. “Bumpsie” Crummel’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Trinity Church of Harrisburg, 244 Harris St., Harrisburg with viewing 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Paxtang Cemetery. COVID-19 guidelines will be observed with masks and social distancing for all attendees.

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Thank you for serving and sacrifice. I enjoyed our family reunions and all the Crummel-Williams cousins. Keeping that narrative of your enslaved ancestor William C Williams inspired me.

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My condolences and prayers for the family. Cousin James was a great person. Over the years I enjoyed talking to him at church, always involved. Always with a smile on his face.

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Bumpsie, your new Buffalo New York family feels the great honor to which you have served the world and your family. To the immediate family of Bumpsie we have you all in our prayers as our daughter Rachael and our son Bhakti will represent.

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Crummel family: Prayers of comfort and condolences are with you. Jerry Dudley & family

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To the family of Mr crummel you have my condolences and prayers.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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