ATKINSON – William “Bill” Floyd Sumner, Sr., 72 of Atkinson, passed away Thursday morning, March 5, 2026 at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, Sumner’s parents were Jessie Floyd Sumner and Thelma Baldre Sumner. He is also preceded in death by his sibl ings, Maria Crosby, Josephine Beaver, James Sumner, Martha Engle, Diane Lamontagne, Frankie Sumner, Faye Bratcher, Dean Sumner and Jean Vann.
Sumner was a truck driver for many years and a member of King Memorial Baptist Church. He was with the Atkinson Fire Department for many years, a Mason and a Shriner. Sumner loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events, watching sports and a very sociable person.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Sumner of Atkinson; two sons and a daughters-in-law, Jesse Sumner (Jenny) of Nahunta and B.J. Sumner (Teresa) of Green Cove Springs, Fla; six grandchildern, Shaylee Sumner, Brayden Sumner, Kenslee Sumner, Rian Sumner, Connor Sumner and Carlee Sumner; a brother, Ray Sumner of Moultrie; a sister, Carlis Sumner of Chiefland, Fla.; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026 at King Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Yawn and Rev. Tim Rowell officiating.
Burial followed in Hortense Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Shaylee Sumner, Brayden Sumner, Connor Sumner, Chris Smith, Chris Robertson, Will Mason, Landon Smith and Patrick Smith.
Arrangements were
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with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
