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Douglas Sumpter Obituary
Jan. 2, 1941 - Jan. 5, 2016
BREMEN - Douglas J. Sumpter, age 75, of Bremen, passed away on Tues. Jan. 5, 2016, at 5:15 p.m. at Elkhart Hospice House. He was born January 2, 1941 in Bremen, to Gerald and Greta (Berg) Sumpter. He lived most of his life in Bremen. He enjoyed playing the game Aggravation, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church Acts 4:12 in Bremen. Doug married Mary Ketcham on September 18, 1965 in Bremen. She passed away on November 7, 1996. Surviving are children Rick (Linda) Sumpter of Bremen, Jerry Humes of Plymouth, Katrina (Scott) Ervin of Rochester, Roger (Madonna) Dickson of Elkhart, Donald Dickson of Rochester, George Dickson of Plymouth, Eddie Dickson of Pharr, TX, Peggy (Larry) Earnest of Ober, Indiana, and Linda (Charles) Craig of Rochester; 40 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandson. Doug was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, a granddaughter Angela Dickson, and a brother, Robert Sumpter. Friends and family may call on Saturday, January 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa (501 N. Elkhart St). Pastor John Bollinger will officiate. Burial will follow at Eagle Creek Cemetery, in Starke County, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be given to Elkhart County Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Sumpter
Carol Hunsberger
January 9, 2016
Will miss this kind gentle man had the privilege of getting him his favorite donut he will truley be missed
Daugherty Family
January 9, 2016
We wish your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Doug will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. John 3:16
Vanessa
January 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I've been Doug's neighbor for years we've had many conversation very nice man.He will be missed.
Brooke Burdette
January 8, 2016
He was a very cherished member of our church though we are all saddened by his passing we know that we will one day see him again and where he is now he is in no more pain and he is walking around in heaven without his cane and he has a big smile on his face as he walks with Jesus down those streets of gold oh yes we will miss him greatly and we all love him... so brother Doug goodbye for now till we all meet you again in his might glorious presents...
What a day that will be
When my Jesus I shall see
And I look upon His face
The One who saved my by His grace
When He takes me by the hand
And leads me through the Promised Land
What a day, glorious day that will be
Jim Stroup
January 8, 2016
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, I still don't think I am over mine, if you need to talk about it feel free to call. I will keep you all in my prayers
Julia Langley
January 8, 2016
My prayer are with you and your family as you go through this time sis just know I've been through the same thing I'm here for you and your family if you guys need anything sorry about your loss.
Keshia & Sean Justice
January 7, 2016
We had only met him one time but that one time you could tell how wonderful he was! He will be serverly missed but never forgotten! Will be praying for the Sumpter family for guidance to find comfort for you all!
Lori Hammel
January 7, 2016
Rick and Linda and Jerry,Rogeryou all will be in my thoughts and prayers...I will always remember him as grandpa and remember the good times...Sorry,I can not be there but I will be thinking of all of you...
Tina Eyrich
January 7, 2016
Doug was a great man, I enjoyed being around him. Doug would give my husband Rich a hard time everytime he she's him. Doug, you'll never be forgotten. It will be just different riding threw the trailer park and you not sitting around giving everyone grief. RIP Doug you did a great job here on earth, but God needs you more. Prayers to family, you should be proud of this man.
Rich and Tina Eyrich
Brooke Holloway
January 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family girl. I love you to tje moon and back
Katie Fry
January 7, 2016
Loved my neighbor Doug so much! He was one of my dearest friends. He will be missed greatly.
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