Chester T. Jump, Jr.

Asheville – Chester Taylor Jump, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Elizabeth House. He was the son of the late Chester Jump, Sr. and Millie Carter Jump and brother to the late Richard Thomas Jump. Mr. Jump was an Asheville native, Erwin HS graduate, Former AF Airman Basic. He pursued a career of automotive, machining, welding and metal fabrication. He loved to drive fast and inspired a 1971 film "Eat My Dust" in which the lead character was named Chet Jump. He was the Crew Chief to Asheville Speedway legend Bob Pressley and later retired from Barnes and Reese Racing. He was a hot rod enthusiast and a musician. A dedicated family man he was affectionately called "Pops" by his children and grandchildren Surviving are his former wife, Faye Ledbetter Jump; 6 children: Janet Jump, Connie Tiller, Joyce Prause, John Jump, Brian Jump and Mark Jump; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 6 2020 at Green Hills Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the services at the cemetery.