David Benjamin Bumpurs

David Benjamin Bumpurs, 79, co-founder and former President and CEO of Restoration & Waterproofing Contractors, Inc., died March 13, 2021. From his first job as a gas station attendant to the operator of a multi-state company that employed hundreds of people, David exemplified the American spirit of determination and seizing every opportunity. With two partners he incorporated Restoration & Waterproofing Contractors in 1974. Through the years, he based every business decision on the effect it would have on the employees. He was generous with his time and resources and was always able to relate to and accommodate employees who might be having personal or employment problems. His business objective was to provide the means for the employees to advance with the company and the opportunity to purchase stock and become part owners of the organization. His philosophy turned a small company into a thriving business that specializes in the restoring of historic buildings and as a sub-contractor to many large general contractors in the Midwest, providing waterproofing and other specialty services in new and existing construction. He was well known in the construction industry and was often called upon for his expert advice on how to solve a water problem in an existing structure. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Eunice Bumpurs. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pamela Ann Bumpurs; son, David Ray (Amy) Bumpurs; grandchildren, Sierra Kae (Adam) Duncan, Vanessa Rae (Nathan) Tullis; great-granddaughters, Tatym and Arya; great-grandson, Ronin; sisters, Patsy (Ron) Muly and Susie Strohl. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Central Community Church Chapel, 6100 W. Maple, Wichita, KS. A memorial has been established with the American Diabetes Association, 608 W. Douglas Ave., Ste. 100, Wichita, KS 67203. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.