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Charles S. "Speedy" Sumner

Charles Sumner Obituary

Charles S. 'Speedy' Sumner

ABBEVILLE — Charles S. 'Speedy' Sumner, 76, of Abbeville, husband of Barbara 'Toots' Bailey Sumner, died Feb. 23, 2015, at The Renaissance Assisted Living in Due West, S.C.

He was born in Union, S.C., to the late Toy and Elsie Boling Sumner.

He was a 1962 graduate of Clemson University and a proud Clemson Alumni supporter. Mr. Sumner worked for many years in textile and manufacturing industries, having worked at the Abbeville-Milliken Plant and Flexible Technologies, He also worked at the McCormick Correctional Institution. Mr. Sumner was a member of South Side Baptist Church. He was an avid farmer and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Sumner was a member of the Abbeville County Farm Bureau, the Cattleman Association and the Forest Land Owners Association.

Surviving Mr. Sumner are his wife of 58 years of Abbeville; a daughter, Allyson Smith and her husband Greg of Due West, S.C.; three sons, Mark Sumner and his wife Donna of Abbeville, David Sumner and his wife of Angela of Lumberton, N.C., and Jonathan Sumner and his wife Tina of Abbeville; a brother, Donald Sumner of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Frances Martin of Union, S.C., and Joyce McDonald of Winnsboro, S.C.; and eight grandchildren, Hailey, Joshua, Megan, Brittany, Katy Nell, Bailey Sumner, Greyson and Carson Smith.

The family received friends on Feb. 24, 2015, at Harris Funeral Home. The funeral will be 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel, the Revs. Jason Wilson and Earl Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery.

The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sumner, 469 Stevenson Road, Abbeville.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation for the love and care shown to their family by Mr. Allen Hughes and staff of the Abbeville Nursing Home and Mr. Seth Sherard and the staff of The Renaissance Independent and Assisted Living Community.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Sumner may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, South Carolina Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd — Ste L., Anderson, S.C., 29621 — www.alz.org/sc/

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Sumner family.

Published by The Robesonian from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2015.
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My condolences and prayers go out to you Mrs. Sumner, Mark, David and your families. I enjoyed meeting and working with Mr.Sumner while at "Flexible". I am so sorry for your loss.

Sheila McConnell

February 26, 2015

David and your family, you are in our prayers. Kim and Susan

February 26, 2015

My condolences and prayers go out to the Sumner family.Mark and David may God bless and comfort you at time of bereavement (1977)

M Williams

February 26, 2015

Barbara and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.

Kathy Hagen

February 26, 2015

I am so for your loss. As the family and friends comfort one another remember God recommends His love to you. Romans 5:8.Psalms 83:18

mls

February 25, 2015

Our prayers for strength and peace are with the family and friends.
David Weed

David Weed

February 25, 2015

My condolences to Sumner family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope, remembering you and your loved one today and always

February 25, 2015

Long time friend.

john beckwith

February 24, 2015

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Abbeville

302 N. Main St., Abbeville, SC 29620

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Long Cane Cemetery.

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