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RICHARD SUMNER Obituary
DR. RICHARD
CARROLL
SUMNER, Sr., 80
LAKELAND - Dick Sumner, 80, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015.
Dick was born in Nashville, GA, to Reuben and Curtis Sumner. He served as an Army Captain and provided dental services for the past 52 years in Lakeland, FL. Dick loved writing & reading fiction novels, creating & collecting artwork, & watching 'movie classics.' His favorite movie was The Godfather.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cordie Mae Sumner of Lakeland, FL, 4 children and their spouses: Cheryl Sumner, Randy Sumner, Mike & Terri Brokaw, Tammy Sumner, Sherry Cox, Allen & Charlotte Sumner; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. His oldest son, Richard Carroll Sumner, Jr. preceded him in death.
Memorial will be held on Saturday May 23, 2015, 10:00 am at The First United Methodist Church, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33801, 863-686-3163. Reception following The Narthex.
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Randy Sumner
January 30, 2021
Dad I still miss you everyday.
LINDA GADD
January 24, 2018
Dr Sumner was the kindest, gentlest dentist and person. I went to him as a patient foryears, so very sorry for your oss. Words cannot ever expressed my gratitude as a patient, and friend. He is soooooooo missed and loved.
Ginger Kieffer
May 22, 2015
Terri,
So very sorry for your loss. May always hold the Memories of your Father close in your heart.
Kim Elliott
May 22, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing that can be said at a time like this except that you will all be in our prayers.
Scott wardingley
May 22, 2015
Terri, you and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow. Scott
Judy Shipman
May 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Mae. You're in my thoughts.
Dick and Mae
Terri Brokaw
May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015
Hi Mae,
My mother, Jean Richardson just called and shared the sad news with me. I am truly sorry - if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Your family has always held a special place in my heart.
Karen (Richardson) Hodges
Gary Sikes
May 21, 2015
Mae; I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the chats I had with Dr. Sumner over the 15 years that we were neighbors. You and your family are in my thoughts at this most difficult time.
Cay Van De Voort
May 21, 2015
Mae, I am so sorry! Dick was our dentist, and friend, for many years. We will have you in our thoughts. Cay and Stephanie
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