Howard Lee Sumpter was born Feb. 1, 1926 in Gore, OK, the son of Andrew Sumpter and Almeda Brown. He married Betty Francis (Treadwell) Sumpter on Jan. 12, 1949, She preceded him in death on May 6, 2006 in Sallisaw, OK. Mr. Sumpter passed this life on April 14, 2010 in Ft. Smith, AR after having attained the age of 84 years, 2 months and 13 days.
Survivors are:
1 daughter and son in law: Judy and Fowler Ray Sheffield of Vian, Ok.
1 son and daughter in law: Johnny and Carolyn Sumpter of Vian, Ok.
4 grandchildren and spouses: Chad and Leslie Sheffield of Roland, Ok., Misty and Joe Harraway of Muskogee, Ok., Joni and James Russell of Gore, Ok., and Kyle and Jill Sumpter of Webbers Falls, Ok.
5 great grandchildren: Baylee and Leah Sheffield, Hanna and Halli Russell and Brody Harraway
2 sisters: Doris Smithson of Sallisaw, Ok. and Ruth Hubler of Gore, Ok.
2 brothers: Harold Sumpter of Gore, Ok. and Arvil Sumpter of Meeker, Ok.
several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 3 brothers: Clifford, Calvin and Jim Sumpter |