Wayne Wesley Jump

Wayne Wesley Jump, age 91, entered into the presence of God and his Savior, Jesus Christ, from the Wapakoneta Manor on April 8, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Wayne was born on October 23, 1933, in Corbin, KY, to George and Rhoda (Taylor) Jump who preceded him in death. On April 11, 1953 he married Joanna (Roaden) Jump who preceded him in death on June 12, 2021. Wayne is survived by his four children: Donald W. (Nancy) Jump of Wapakoneta, David L. (Peggy) Jump, Charleston, SC, Mary Ann (Kent) Metz of Wapakoneta and Jane Elizabeth (Beth) Jump of Marion, OH. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Amy Jump, Amanda (Harry) Martin, Katie Jump, Holly (Zach) Hawk, Micah Jump; five great grandchildren: Wesley Martin, Abby Martin, Noah Payne, Owen Hawk, Mason Hawk: sister, Wanda Jones of Corbin, KY. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Amber (Metz) Payne; brothers Donald O., Wendall and Connie. Wayne was a graduate of Lynn Camp High School, Corbin, KY, and Clear Creek Baptist School, Pineville, KY, where he trained to be a Baptist Pastor. Upon graduation from Clear Creek Baptist School, he felt led by God to come to Wapakoneta to pastor the church start named Wapakoneta Baptist Chapel. The mission church met in a house on Lima St. which also housed his family. Wayne left briefly in 1968 and during this time the parent church decided to close the mission. Wayne returned to Wapakoneta in early 1969 and restarted the mission under the name of Wapakoneta Baptist Fellowship which met on 206 W. Main St. The mission was constituted into Southern Baptist Church in mid-1971. He left the church after a total of 10 years followed by ministry on the radio and several nursing homes in the area. Wayne was a bi-vocational pastor and worked at Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH, for more than 30 years. After his retirement, he worked at the Wapakoneta Walmart as a greeter for more than 10 years. Wayne cared deeply about people and their spiritual condition and worked to introduce as many as he could to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ throughout his lifetime. Per Wayne’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service or visitation. He will be cremated and there will be a private family gathering at a later date. The family is most grateful for the staff of the Wapakoneta Manor and Legacy Hospice for the great care given to Wayne. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the memorial donations be given to the Wapakoneta Baptist Church or Samaritan’s Purse.

Wayne Wesley Jump

October 23, 1933 - April 8, 2025