Lloyd Wilson Sumner

Lloyd Wilson Sumner, 90, of Ellijay, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 15, 2026.

He born Jan. 25, 1936, in Dalton, to the late William Philip Sumner and Reba Anderson Sumner. He was a graduate of Ellijay High School, Class of 1955. He was a lifelong farmer, raising his first cattle at the age of 12, a passion he continued throughout his life. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a life member of the FFA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Greg Sumner; sister, Willena Pruitt; and brothers, W.C. Sumner, Harold Sumner and James Sumner.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Glenda Sumner, of Jasper and Alan and May Sumner, of Titusville, Fla.; grandchildren, Dustin and Ashley Sumner; great-grandchildren, Oakley and Lakelyn Sumner; and special friends, Lisa Bradley and Kelley Burgess.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alan Davenport, the Rev. Brian Clayton and the Rev. Steve Jones officiating. Special music will be provided by the Banks family and the New Hope Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy James, Carlton James, Randall Ponder, Edward Casey, Buddy Anderson, Evan Davenport, Jonathan Gibson and Nathan Silvers.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 21, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Logan Funeral Home.

The family is accepting food and flowers, or donations may be made to the Gilmer County FFA in his memory.

Logan Funeral Home and Chapel is in charge of arrangements.