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James David Sumption
62, passed away on April, 19, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va., on Sept. 16, 1951, to the late James Carl and Mabel (Ackerman) Sumption.
James was a graduate of Tuslaw High School, Class of 1969. He was employed by Giant Eagle as a produce manager. James was a social member of the VFW. He had a great passion for hunting and fishing. He was never more alive than at these times.
He is survived by his children: James Brian (Kate) Sumption of Columbus and Jeffrey David (Kelly) Sumption of Dayton; four grandchildren: Jakob, Stella, Braden and Connor; two brothers, Charles E. (Mary Ann) Sumption of Massillon and Clark (Lori) Sumption of Green; two step-sisters, Marcia Basham of Canal Fulton and Becky Kidd of Massillon; step-mother, Carol Sumption of Massillon. A special thank you to lifelong friends, Danny and Vicki Kemp for the care and compassion they have shown. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Lee Sumption.
Friends and family may gather at the Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon, on Thursday, April 24, 2014. from Noon- 1:00 p.m., with a celebration of life service to be held at 1:00 p.m. Messages of condolence and support may be sent to the family at:
www.paquelet.com
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Pelotonia.org/Sumption
Paquelet Funeral Home
& Crematory, 330-833-3222

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by The Repository on Apr. 22, 2014.

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david seibelsr.

April 26, 2014

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davidseibelsr.

April 26, 2014

goodbye old friend, you will be missed.jim cooperider

April 26, 2014

I'am very sorry to hear about Jim he was always very nice and made me laugh. I will miss him. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.

Bernadette Forchione

April 24, 2014

Dear family and friends of Jim,

Knew Jim well back in the Kroger days as we were both Produce man.Then met up with him at G.E. as I was a vendor. Hard worker and a dedicated person. He will be missed by many. May God bless the family in this time of sorrow and may Jim rest in peace.

Ron Wagner

Beth Soltesz

April 23, 2014

He will be missed! Rest in peace Jim!!

Brittany Duttry

April 22, 2014

I'm glad I got the pleasure of getting to actually know Jim. He really was a great guy with a big heart. He will be greatly missed.

britney britzman

April 22, 2014

Jim was a really good man. He will be missed.

Nancy & Jon Crossen

April 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 22, 2014

To all of Jims family
So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember all the fun memories of growing up when we were kids,boating,playing baseball running around the neighborhood. You are all in my prayers. God BLESS Linda and Jim Rodocker

Connie Ladesic

April 22, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Yvette Hyatt

April 22, 2014

In Memory of a wonderful person.I will miss our talks.RIP my friend.

Yvette Hyatt

April 22, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person.I will miss our talks. RIP my friend.

Arvilla McLaughlin

April 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved Jim. I had the pleasure of working with Jim in produce at Belden Village Giant Eagle. Best manager ever. He will be missed. RIP Jim.

Joy Brown

April 22, 2014

For the last several years, I would see Jim nearly every day passing the Deli. He will be missed by many. God bless the Sumption family in the coming days. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Janet

April 22, 2014

To Jim's family i'm so sorry for your loss, Jim was a good produce manager and will be dearly missed by all his friends at Giant Eagle. Rest in Peace Jim.

Sarah Podrasky

April 22, 2014

I looked forward to seeing Jim at work every day. He always made me smile, even when the illness started to take its toll. He will be missed.

April 22, 2014

Dear Carol,
You have my sincere sympathy in the loss of your son.
RIP James !

Mary Gallion

Elaine Eaves

April 22, 2014

I have worked with Jim many years at Giant Eagle. He was a good man who will be missed dearly. My prayers go out to him and those he leaves behind.

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