Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Jonathan Sumpter Obituary
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA - Jonathan Eugene Sumpter, 57, of Martinez, California passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer.
Jon was born February 7, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio. The third child of Robert and Patricia (Oler) Sumpter of Urbana, Ohio, he graduated from Urbana High School in 1982. Jon proudly served in the United States Navy in 1983 to 1986. He married Julie Gallego in 1984. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Jon retired from the US Postal Service in CA. He always had a smile on his face and loved listening to music, playing the drums, traveling, and visiting with family & friends.
Jon is survived by his mother; daughter, Jaymee Sumpter; son, Joshua Sumpter; ex-wife Julie (Gallego) Sumpter; grandson, Jonah Doi; brothers, James Sumpter, Joel (Rachel) Sumpter, John Temple; brother-in-law, Robin Smith; nieces, Sarah and Tarah Sumpter; nephew, Joe Helms, and special friends Doug Burbeck and Chip Hill.
He is preceded in death by his father; siblings, Jeffrey Sumpter and Janet Armstrong as well as sister-in-law, Tammy Sumpter.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Minister David Myers officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice services.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Sumpter
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Jonathan Sumpter's name
Memorial Events
for Jonathan Sumpter
Dec
19
Dec
19
How to support Jonathan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jonathan Sumpter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
