Richard Wayne Sumpter was born December 11, 1958, to Emmitt George and Retha Lorene (Clements) Sumpter. He grew up near Neals Creek in Bixby, Missouri.
Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ollie (Suhling) Sumpter, November 26, 1977, and shared many years of wonderful memories together until her passing. Richard and Ollie were blessed with two children: Kenneth and Rebecca. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
Richard was a hard worker and worked for Doe Run Lead Mines until his retirement. After retirement, he couldn't sit still, so he started working in the log woods.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to deer hunt, dig roots, mushroom hunt, and work cattle. He enjoyed watching sports and cheered loudly for his favorite team. Richard truly loved his family and making memories with them. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Richard departed this life December 7, 2023, at the age of sixty-four years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory loving children: Kenneth Sumpter and wife Michelle of Bixby, MO and Rebecca Sumpter of Williamsburg, MO; sisters: Marilyn Dotson of Viburnum, MO and Melba Miller of Illinois; grandchildren: Kolten Sumpter, Preston Sumpter, Jayden Sumpter, Julie Sumpter, Sawyer Sumpter, Brittani Webb, Tiffani Webb, Emmitt Webb, and Tristin Webb; four great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death, wife: Ollie Sumpter; parents: Emmett and Lorraine Sumpter; brothers: Jim, Russ, Mitchell, Jerry, and Don; and his sister: Shirlene.
Richard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
Graveside Services for Richard Wayne Sumpter were held Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Pump Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were his loving grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.
Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ollie (Suhling) Sumpter, November 26, 1977, and shared many years of wonderful memories together until her passing. Richard and Ollie were blessed with two children: Kenneth and Rebecca. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
Richard was a hard worker and worked for Doe Run Lead Mines until his retirement. After retirement, he couldn't sit still, so he started working in the log woods.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to deer hunt, dig roots, mushroom hunt, and work cattle. He enjoyed watching sports and cheered loudly for his favorite team. Richard truly loved his family and making memories with them. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Richard departed this life December 7, 2023, at the age of sixty-four years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory loving children: Kenneth Sumpter and wife Michelle of Bixby, MO and Rebecca Sumpter of Williamsburg, MO; sisters: Marilyn Dotson of Viburnum, MO and Melba Miller of Illinois; grandchildren: Kolten Sumpter, Preston Sumpter, Jayden Sumpter, Julie Sumpter, Sawyer Sumpter, Brittani Webb, Tiffani Webb, Emmitt Webb, and Tristin Webb; four great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death, wife: Ollie Sumpter; parents: Emmett and Lorraine Sumpter; brothers: Jim, Russ, Mitchell, Jerry, and Don; and his sister: Shirlene.
Richard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
Graveside Services for Richard Wayne Sumpter were held Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Pump Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were his loving grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.
Richard Wayne Sumpter was born December 11, 1958, to Emmitt George and Retha Lorene (Clements) Sumpter. He grew up near Neals Creek in Bixby, Missouri.
Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ollie (Suhling) Sumpter, November 26, 1977, and shared many years of wonderful memories together until her passing. Richard and Ollie were blessed with two children: Kenneth and Rebecca. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
Richard was a hard worker and worked for Doe Run Lead Mines until his retirement. After retirement, he couldn't sit still, so he started working in the log woods.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to deer hunt, dig roots, mushroom hunt, and work cattle. He enjoyed watching sports and cheered loudly for his favorite team. Richard truly loved his family and making memories with them. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Richard departed this life December 7, 2023, at the age of sixty-four years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory loving children: Kenneth Sumpter and wife Michelle of Bixby, MO and Rebecca Sumpter of Williamsburg, MO; sisters: Marilyn Dotson of Viburnum, MO and Melba Miller of Illinois; grandchildren: Kolten Sumpter, Preston Sumpter, Jayden Sumpter, Julie Sumpter, Sawyer Sumpter, Brittani Webb, Tiffani Webb, Emmitt Webb, and Tristin Webb; four great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death, wife: Ollie Sumpter; parents: Emmett and Lorraine Sumpter; brothers: Jim, Russ, Mitchell, Jerry, and Don; and his sister: Shirlene.
Richard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
Graveside Services for Richard Wayne Sumpter were held Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Pump Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were his loving grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.
Richard was united in marriage to the love of his life, Ollie (Suhling) Sumpter, November 26, 1977, and shared many years of wonderful memories together until her passing. Richard and Ollie were blessed with two children: Kenneth and Rebecca. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
Richard was a hard worker and worked for Doe Run Lead Mines until his retirement. After retirement, he couldn't sit still, so he started working in the log woods.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to deer hunt, dig roots, mushroom hunt, and work cattle. He enjoyed watching sports and cheered loudly for his favorite team. Richard truly loved his family and making memories with them. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Richard departed this life December 7, 2023, at the age of sixty-four years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory loving children: Kenneth Sumpter and wife Michelle of Bixby, MO and Rebecca Sumpter of Williamsburg, MO; sisters: Marilyn Dotson of Viburnum, MO and Melba Miller of Illinois; grandchildren: Kolten Sumpter, Preston Sumpter, Jayden Sumpter, Julie Sumpter, Sawyer Sumpter, Brittani Webb, Tiffani Webb, Emmitt Webb, and Tristin Webb; four great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death, wife: Ollie Sumpter; parents: Emmett and Lorraine Sumpter; brothers: Jim, Russ, Mitchell, Jerry, and Don; and his sister: Shirlene.
Richard will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all those who knew and loved him.
Graveside Services for Richard Wayne Sumpter were held Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Pump Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were his loving grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Viburnum, Missouri.
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