Albert Bryant Sumner, Sr., 96, passed away early Monday morning, January 30, 2012, at Morehead Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, February 1, at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Sumner was born September 19, 1915 in Martinsville, VA, son of the late Lewis Carl Sumner and Cordia Burcham Sumner. He was a member of Spray Baptist Church and was an US Army veteran. Mr. Sumner retired from Karastan Rug Mill. Surviving are his wife, Lucinda Leffew Sumner of the home; son, Albert B. Sumner, Jr. of Aberdeen, NC; step-daughter, Brenda M. Denny and husband, Reggie of Eden; four grandchildren, Chuck Denny and wife, Kristine, Diana Denny and Mark Ferderer, Caleb Sumner and Mariah Sumner; and two great-grandchildren, Zack and Andrew Ferderer. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Our family was so sorry to hear of Mr. Sumner's death. I personally have many fond memories growing up and spending time with my aunt and uncle, Aubiere and Bill Leffew, and the Sumner family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Wilkerson Wilson
Dear Lucinda and family, We are very sorry to hear of Tab's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth Pulliam
Lucinda,I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Tab. I just found out. I know he is heaven with mom nd the rest of his family. Let me know if i can do anything. Praying for you and Al and the rest of the family. Love you,Diane and Johnny Haynes.5FDH3A
Diane Rutledge Haynes
dear ms.lucinda im so sorry to hear about mr. tab but he is in such a better place now i loved him so much and love u to and miss you
heather campbell(ralph's grandauhter)
Lucinda, May the comfort of God's love and strength be with you and all your family in this time of sorrow and grief. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Paul & Charlotte Michael & Mary
Paul Land
Aunt Lucinda, Brenda, and Al, I was saddened to hear of Uncle Tab's passing yesterday. So wish I could be there with the rest of the family, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. My love to you all
Jane Leffew Paschall
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