Obituary of Richard Sumner

Richard Dwayne Sumner, 63, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at MUSC Medical Center in Charleston. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Howard Clifton Sumner and Lena Virginia “Jenny” Lewis Sumner. He was an avid fisherman, loved playing the guitar, and working with his hands. He was very outgoing and enjoyed laughter with family and friends. Surviving is his wife, Cathy Sumner; two daughters, Ashleigh Church (Matt) and Anna Mink; a stepson, Troy Anderson (Keisha); 10 grandchildren; a brother, Howard Clifton Sumner, Jr. (Danita); and a sister, Cheryl Huggins (Marc). Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, P. O. Box 299, West Orange, NJ 07052. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.