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Paul Sumner Obituary
He was a retired purchasing agent for the Louisville Water Co. Mr. Sumner served his country as a US Navy captain and had attended Southeast Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Arly Sumner; and sisters, Cora Cornett and Hazel Dunlap.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nesba Sumner; a daughter, Paula Franklin Miller (Tom); brothers, Denver and Boyd Sumner; a sister, Pauline Woods; and his grandchildren, Sydney and Sumner Franklin.
His funeral service will be held noon Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with burial in The Kentucky Heritage Garden of Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospuras of Louisville. Please visit www.archlheadyresthaven.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Sumner
October 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Pat Wilson Mason
Fairdale Class 0f '67
Katie & O'Reilly Family
October 5, 2009
I know we don't always understand God's plan, but He has one for all of us. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam and Frank Varner
October 5, 2009
Dear Nesba and Paula, We are sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you. Nesba you have been on my heart for a long time.
Lisa davies
October 5, 2009
Neb and family our thaughts and prayers are with you.Paul is in a beautiful place. I know he is very deserving of that you take careLots of Love Scott, Lisa and Aaron
Julius & Mary Rose Martin
October 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debe Dawson
October 5, 2009
Neb, Paula, Sydney and Sumner - Paul was such a wonderful man, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be holding you in our hearts and our prayers. Love, Debe and John
Chantay Hunter
October 5, 2009
My brother and I were sorry to hear about Paul's passing. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you and keep you.
October 5, 2009
Hi Nesba & Paula, I am sorry that I did not have the chance to know Paul. I hope that his final hours were peaceful -- at least we know he is at peace now. And I pray that you will be also at peace, and find comfort in your memories and those shared by his larger family & many friends. I will see you soon. Fondly, Vicki Runnion
October 4, 2009
Dear Neb and Paula, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. He was a very special person. We know that his passing will be hard. Please know that Paul is always with you. He is as close as the memories in your heart. Hold onto those memories as they will bring a smile to you and help you through your grieving. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Bill & Martha (Brown) Martin, Jack & Cookie Woody and Kenny & Rosa (Brown) Delk
October 4, 2009
Mrs. Sumner,
Please accept my condolonces on the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to be your support!
Most sincerely,
Judy Minor Andies
(Fairdale High Class of 65)
Mike and Jill Thompson
October 4, 2009
Nesba,
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you, as always.
We will miss Paul and the joyful times we shared with you all at basketball, at church, at school, and watching the boys grow up. He meant an awful lot to our family. He was like a family member who truly cared.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Big (((((HUGS)))))
Jill and Mike Thompson
John and Mark
Steve Kinney
October 4, 2009
Neb...I love you guys dearly. Paul played a profound roll in my life and remains an important part of my fabric. He was a rare mentor to once a very young man. I miss him already and pray we see him again.
Love,
Steve
October 4, 2009
Dear Nesba:
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband Paul. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. God be with you and your family.
Blessings,
Mary Wakefield
and all your Precept Bible Study friends at Southeast Christian Church
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