Robert Sumner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Sumner of Jacksonville, Florida, born in Burgaw, North Carolina, who passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Sumner to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel L Sumner and Laura Sumner (Joyce); and his siblings, Catherine Guthrie, Margie Boynton, Jane Blanton, Junita Davis, Gladys Hickman, Sam, Carl and James.
He is survived by: his siblings, Louise Lyons and Graham; his wife Marilyn Cecilia Sumner (Moore); his daughters, Melanie McLennan (John), Tracey Caron (Paul), Shannon O'Donnell (Ryan), Tricia Hartmuller (Rich) and Kelley Hyche (Patrick); his grandchildren, Anna Eakin, Brennan O'Donnell (Katie), Reiley Hartmuller, Rhett Caron, John McLennan, Brandt Caron, Brady O'Donnell, Tyler Berke, Bryce Caron, Dylan Hyche and Ryan Hyche; and his great grandchildren, Brantley Marshall and Colton Marshall.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Memory of Chief Master Sergeant Robert Sumner to the Air Force Museum Foundation for expansion of the C-17 exhibit -- https://airforcemuseumfoundation.org .
