The funeral service for John L. Sumner of Fitzgerald, who died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at his residence, was held Friday, February 13 at Frank Primitive Baptist Church in Irwin County. He was 84.
Elder Maurice Riner and Elder John Shelton Mikell officiated at the 2 p.m. service with interment in Frank Cemetery.
The deceased was born August 3, 1913 in Wheeler County to Jessie Lewis and Della Peeples Sumner. A retired farmer and member of Frank Primitive Baptist Church, Mr. Sumner had lived in Irwin County for more than 52 years and was a former resident of Cairo. He was a Mason and member of Irwin County Democratic Committee. He was also a deacon at Frank Church.
He is survived by two sons: Johnny Sumner and Hubert Sumner, both of Fitzgerald; one daughter: Rebecca Anne Smith of Jacksonville, FL.; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The funeral service for John L. Sumner of Fitzgerald, who died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at his residence, was held Friday, February 13 at Frank Primitive Baptist Church in Irwin County. He was 84.
Elder Maurice Riner and Elder John Shelton Mikell officiated at the 2 p.m. service with interment in Frank Cemetery.
The deceased was born August 3, 1913 in Wheeler County to Jessie Lewis and Della Peeples Sumner. A retired farmer and member of Frank Primitive Baptist Church, Mr. Sumner had lived in Irwin County for more than 52 years and was a former resident of Cairo. He was a Mason and member of Irwin County Democratic Committee. He was also a deacon at Frank Church.
He is survived by two sons: Johnny Sumner and Hubert Sumner, both of Fitzgerald; one daughter: Rebecca Anne Smith of Jacksonville, FL.; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Paulk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Family Members
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Trudie Sumner Baker
1891–1977
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Gladys Pearl Sumner Fields
1893–1982
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Jethro Tillman Sumner
1895–1974
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Eva Sumner Meeks
1898–1997
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Dennis Loran Sumner
1899–1900
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Arlie Christopher Sumner
1901–1903
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Harvey Mason Sumner
1904–1986
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Jessie Irene Sumner
1906–1908
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Ruby Sumner McAlum
1908–1993
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Alene Erin Sumner Pullen
1910–1988
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Walter Rabun Sumner
1915–1964
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