William "Willie" Lumpkin was born in Glenville, Nebraska. His grandfather Bill "Gramps" Lumpkin was a retired city mail-man who delivered mail during World War II. Growing up to hoping to follow in his grandfather's footsteps, he sought out a romance with Lila Brown, and was friends with Charlie Boomer. Willie aspired to marry Lila and move to the big city and be a mail carrier there. However one Christmas Eve, when Willie met with Lila and Boomer to exchange gifts he learned that they were getting married, as Lila thought that Boomer had more potential to be successful as Postmaster General of Glenville. With nothing left in Glenville, Willie left to follow his dreams in the big city.
Willie Lumpkin is considered the mailman for the Fantastic Four.
Mr. Lumpkin goes by the moniker of Willie or Lump.
