KANNAPOLIS James Nicholas "Nick" Rumple Sr., age 57, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Rumple was born Dec. 30, 1959, in Cabarrus County, the son of William E. Rumple and Dolly Mae Hughes Rumple of Kannapolis. Nick attended Kannapolis City Schools and Rowan Technical School. He worked as a radio announcer for WGTL, and also worked for Cannon Mills and Floor Sheen. He enjoyed ham radio, astronomy, electronics and making pizza. Those left to cherish his memory in addition to his parents are his son, James Nicholas Rumple Jr. of Kannapolis; sister, Connie Rumple of Kannapolis; uncle, Daniel Rumple; aunt, Johnsie Christy; cousins, Laurel and Heath Rumple, Bernice and B.J. Christy; and his beloved cats Stella and Charlie Brown. A visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Whitley's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the Rumple family. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
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