Samuel Lee Sumpter
1933—2023

Samuel Lee Sumpter, age 90, of Inez, passed away Oct. 21, 2023, at Highlands Appalachian Regional Hospital in Prestonsburg.

Born June 11, 1933, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Milton and Stella Sumpter.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Ella Rose Sumpter; one son, Randy Sumpter; one daughter, Linda Lou Sumpter; three brothers, Sherman Blackburn, Jack Sumpter and Robert “Bob” Sumpter; and two sisters, Wilda Vest and Virginia Brobst.

Survivors include his two sons, Gary Lee (Janet) Sumpter of Louisa and Samuel Lee (Loretta) Sumpter Jr. of Tomahawk, and two daughters, Greta Gay (Don) Blackburn and Sandiena (Melvin) Howard, both of Inez. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Crum Funeral Home, Inez, with Keith Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at the Mills-Horn-Crum Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Crum Funeral Home of Inez.