In Memoriam: Horace Sumner

    Horace D. Sumner, 85, of Central, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 7, 2014. He retired in 1985 as a District Manager from South Central Bell after 36 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf with his buddies, and was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed seeing his children and grandchildren compete.

    He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, Hazel Sillinger Sumner; son, Ted Sumner and his wife, Paula; daughters, Sherry Winkler and her husband, John Paul, Angela Sumner, and Tamie Buhler; 11 grandchildren, Scott, Michael, and Daniel Sumner, Jennifer Winkler, John Winkler and wife, Erica, Joshua Winkler and wife, Kayla, Margo and James Clark and Isaiah Andries, Vincent "VJ" Aprea and McKenna Buhler; five great grandchildren, Jack, Charlie, and Elizabeth Winkler, Hadleigh Winkler, and Henri Clark; brother, Bobbie Sumner and wife, Denise; and sister, Dorlene Gardner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Geneva Sumner; and his son, Rickey Sumner. Services were held at Greenoaks Memorial on April 9, 2014.  

    Pallbearers were his eight grandsons.  The family would like to thank the staff of the MICA Unit at OLOL and everyone at The Carpenter House for the excellent care he received. Donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or The Carpenter House would be appreciated.