Nathaniel Alan Bumgarner, precious baby boy of David Alan and Crystal Dawn (Huffman) Bumgarner of Xenia, Illinois, was born and passed into the arms of angels on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

   Nathaniel is survived by his parents: David and Crystal Bumgarner of Xenia; paternal grandparents: Norman and Virginia Bumgarner of Xenia; maternal grandparents: Yvonne Johnson and Ron Spihlmann of Carlyle; and other loving family members including 3 aunts and uncles: Tammy and husband Dexter, Melissa and husband William, Spring and husband Logan; and 10 cousins: Raven, Chelsea, Tristan, Bryce, Lindsey, Maverick, Joshua, Jarrod, Rowdy, and Sonny.  He was preceded in death by an uncle: Gary Bumgarner, and a cousin: Christian.

   A graveside service for Nathaniel Bumgarner will be 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017, at Powers Cemetery, Xenia.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to “Catherine Cares” (www.catherinecares.org), and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.