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Nathaniel Sumpter Obituary

Rev. Nathaniel F. Sumpter, age 90 resident of Quincy, FL and former resident of Columbia County passed away Sunday April 8, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL terminating an extended illness. He retired from the public school of Gasden County after having taught school for many years.
He pastored several churches in the Leon, Gasden and Jackson County area before retirement.
Survivors include one sister, Ana Sumpter-Wilson, of High Springs, FL; grandchildren, Andrea Wilkins, Eugene DeBoles (Andrea), Charles DeBoles (Mona), and Richard Brown (Angle) all of Orlando, FL; great-grands, Latavia DeBoles, Quenetta Johnson, Lakisha DeBoles, Sharaz Clark, all of Orlando, FL. Taraz Wilkins, of Atlanta, GA.; a devoted and loyal niece, Rev. Marion Wright, of Lake City, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services for Rev. Nathaniel F. Sumpter, will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at East Gasden High School in Quincy, FL. Interment will follow in Sunnyvale Cemetery in Quincy, FL. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Antiock Missionary Baptist Church in Quincy, FL. from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Arrangement by Williams Funeral Home, 1555 Pat Thomas Pkwy. Quincy, FL. Announcement courtesy of COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 251 N.E. Washington Street, Lake City, FL 32055.

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Published by Lake City Reporter on Apr. 12, 2012.

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Samuel Whatley

April 14, 2012

My teacher and my friend. He meant so much to my family for as long as I can remember. I will always have fond memories of you. Quincy has lost an icon.

April 14, 2012

TEACHER, MENTOR, AND FRIEND TO SO PASTORS AND MINISTERS AS WELL TO YOUTH, SO MANY TIMES WE FELLOWSHIIPED TOGETHER N CONVENTIONA AND ASSOCIATIONS WERE SO VALUABLE.......WE WILL MISS YOU REV. R.I.P.

Joel Rogers

April 14, 2012

TEACHER, MENTOR, AND FRIEND TO SO PASTORS AND MINISTERS AS WELL TO YOUTH, SO MANY TIMES WE FELLOWSHIIPED TOGETHER N CONVENTIONA AND ASSOCIATIONS WERE SO VALUABLE.......WE WILL MISS YOU REV. R.I.P.

Robert Jones

April 14, 2012

Another great soldier gone home, but oh what a legacy he leaves behind. All of us who served and learned from him will always keep him in our fondest memories.

Rev Robert Jones

April 14, 2012

The life and legacy of this great man will long linger in the minds and hearts of all of us who have known and labored with him over the years.

Hattie Blackshear

April 13, 2012

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

Rev. G.E. Gathers

April 13, 2012

Thank God for his life and legacy!!!
i shall miss you old friend.

ELDER JOE & ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY

April 13, 2012

PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!

Juanita Jefferson Cook

April 12, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Olivia Jefferson-Skinner

April 12, 2012

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

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