James M. Sump, 89 of Bad Axe, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 27 ^th ,2020.

James was born on April 28, 1930 and was adopted by the late Edward and Theresa Sump of East Lansing, Michigan.

James attended East Lansing High School, where he earned All-State Class Honors as a pitcher. He continued his baseball career at Western Michigan University, and was selected for a tryout with the Detroit Tigers. After college he served in the United States Army and continued his education receiving his Bachelor Degree in Social work.  James married Doris Rotarius on Thanksgiving Day 1959, having been married for 58 years, before her passing in July 2018.

James retired as the Director of Huron County Social Services, after a 30 year career, in Bad Axe, Michigan.

James was a member of the American Legion, Bad Axe Lions Club, and was the oldest living and longest tenured member of the Verona Hills Golf Club. He passed away on the weekly Men's day, a day that he always looked forward to playing golf and visiting with his friends. His life passion was playing golf. He was also a master golf club maker. James also had a special passion for growing apples and sharing them with family and friends.

James is survived by his sons Eric (Judy) Sump of  Pembroke Pines, Florida, and Steve (Barbara) Sump of Levering Michigan; his grandchildren Allison Sump, Scott Polega, John (Leona) Fox, Jennifer Fox, ; and his great grandchildren, Rebekah, Alyssah, Nathan, Shaylynn and Drew, several nieces and nephews, and brother and sister in laws.

Per James wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory, Bay City, Michigan.

A Celebration of Life will take place for Doris and James, at a later date.

Memorials may be offered to the Bad Axe High School Golf Team.

Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com