Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Sumner, Robert B. December 26, 2010
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Atkinson County Citizen - January 6, 2011
 Mr. Robert B. Sumner, age 84 of Pearson, GA also known by many as Colonel S
Sumner passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his home following an e
extended illness.
 Born in Atkinson County on May 15, 1926, Mr. Sumner was the son of Wiley and 
Olive Deen Sumner. Mr. Sumner served in the United States Army during WWII. He was
was sworn in at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Ga. and after completing basic tra
training, he was transported to Pearl Harbor and later to Okinawa, Japan where he 
he served in his first combat duties. Mr. Sumner returned to the United States in 
in the summer of 1946 where he was honorably discharged in Alamo, TX.
 After receiving his diploma from South Georgia College in Douglas, GA in 1948, he
he enrolled in the University of Georgia in Athens, GA where he obtained his la
law degree.
 Mr. Sumner opened his law firm in Pearson and Douglas where he practiced for o
over 55 years before retiring in the spring of 2009. As a lawyer and advocate, R
Robert Sumner was "of, and for, the common man."
 Mr. Sumner was a lifelong member of the Pearson United Methodist Church. He 
was also a member of the Alapaha and Douglas Bar Association, The Georgia Bar As
Association, Pearson Masonic Lodge and the Shriner's.
 Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty W. Sumner of Pearson GA; d
daughters, Lucinda S. Johnson and husband Perry of Alpharetta, GA, Robyn S. C
Cuneo and husband Mike of Blackshear, GA; five grandchildren, Allison and Trey J
Johnson of Alpharetta, GA; Andrew, Ansley and Abby Cuneo of Blackshear, GA; two n
nephews, Douglas W. Mitchell III of Douglas, GA and Keith Coffey of Chatsworth, G
GA.
 Funeral services for Mr. Sumner were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 
2010 at Pearson United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Swafford, Rev. Evelyn 
Duvall and Rev. Carlie Lastinger officiating. The Eulogy was given by grandson T
Trey Johnson and son in law Mike Cuneo and a Scripture Reading was given by g
granddaughter Ansley Cuneo. Special musical selections included "Amazing Grace" r
rendered by the attending congregation with Phil Liles at the piano, "You Raise M
Me Up" rendered by David and Karen Warren accompanied by cd and a special m
musical "My Tribute" was played by JoAnn Johnson pianist. Soft music for the p
prelude and postlude was provided by pianist Phil Liles.
 The interment followed in Union Hill Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by a
an Honor Guard Contingent from Ft. Stewart, GA.
 Serving as active pallbearers were, Clyatt James, Jr., Keith Coffey, Evan Deen
Deen, Ronald Deen, James Corbitt, Charlie Corbitt, Bobby Deen, Doug Mitchell.
 Honorary pallbearers were members of the Douglas and Alapaha Bar Association.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson was in charge of the arrangements.

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