Mr. Freddie Sumter, Sr.
(19340212 - 20210702)
Viewing Location: LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME, TAYLOR STREET CHAPEL
Viewing Date & Time: WEDNESDAY, 07/07/2021, 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: LEEVY'S FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL AND LIVE STREAMED AT WWW.LEEVY.COM
Funeral Date & Time: THURSDAY, 07/08/2021, 1:00 P.M.
Interment Location:
Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr. was born February 12, 1934 in Hopkins, South Carolina. He was the sixth of ten children born to Richard and Celia Jones Sumter. He departed this earthly life on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, in Columbia, SC.
Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr., also known as Daddy, Pops, Brotha, and Buddy, was educated in the public schools of Richland County. He was employed with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, and retired after 35 years of service.
Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr. was baptized at an early age. He was a faithful member at Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church, in Hopkins, South Carolina.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Martha Smith. Their union sustained for 56 years. He enjoyed going to church, quartet programs, watching WWE wrestling, cutting grass on his riding lawn mower, and being surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Freddie was known as the smooth sharp dressing man. You could always find him in a nice suit and hat on any given day.
Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr. had a love for quartet music. After being advised by Reverend Dr. Blakley N. Scott, he along with the late Deacon John Smith, and the late Deacon Lindburg Sumter, organized and established the Male Chorus of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, in Hopkins, South Carolina, some 45 years ago. To this day, the Male Chorus of Mount Moriah Baptist Church is still known for singing quartet style songs. Some of his favorite quartet groups were: The Canton Spirituals, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QCs, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. But his most favorite group has always been the Male Chorus of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church. He was always their number one fan. If ever you saw Freddie at a quartet concert, you would be sure to see him rocking side to side enjoying every moment.
Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr. was preceded in death by: his parents, Richard and Celia Jones Sumter; his wife, Martha Smith Sumter; sisters, Louise Sumter and Leah Sumter Moore; and brothers, Wille Sumter, Sr. and Jesse Sumter.
The precious memory of Trustee Freddie Sumter, Sr. will forever be cherished by his loving children: sons, Trustee Freddie (Carolyn) Sumter, Jr., of Eastover, South Carolina, Deacon Cleveland (Brittany) Jackson, Deacon Bryant (Patricia) Sumter, both of Columbia, South Carolina, and Deacon Jesse (Bessie) Sumter, of Hopkins, South Carolina; daughters, Margaret (Joseph) Robinson, Julia (Jeffrey) Jacobs, and Sandra Sumter, all of Hopkins, South Carolina; a brother, Richard (Edna) Sumter, of Paterson, New Jersey; sisters, Rosetta (Jesse) Sims, Mary Sims, Retha Sumter, all of Paterson, New Jersey, and Geraldine (Elwood) McCollum, of Gadsden, South Carolina; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren; all of whom he loved dearly and unconditionally. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all of whom join the family in sharing the pain of his passing.
Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Praying strength in the days to come. God is an Anchor!
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family
My deepest condolences to the Sumter Family.
Our Sincerest Condolences to the Sumter Family. May God Continue to Bless You and Keep You Strong during this storm…
We are sending our deepest condolences to the family.
We are praying for everyone and their strength during this time! We love each one of you. Stay Strong!
Sincere Condolences to the Sumter Family. God Bless you all.
Mr Freddie Sumter Sr ♥️ R.I.P.(Peace) ➕ R.I.H.(Heaven) ➕ Gone 😥 But!!! Not 🙏 Forgotten!!! 😘
I 🖕 Extend!!! 😥 My!!! Heartfelt 💔 Sympathy and Condolences!!! 😥 To The Sumter ♥️ Family💘 In The 🖕 Loss Of Your 😥 Love One 💖 Trust!! GOD!!! 🙏 and Continue!!! Praying!! 🙏 He 🖕 Will Work!!! It Out!!!
Laramie ♥️ Although!!! 😥 Your!!! Heart!!! 💔 Is Broken!!! Keep!!! Your 🖕 Head 💖 Up!!! GOD’S 🙏 Got!!! You!!! 💘
To Laramine and Family my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God continue to give you strength during this time.
Sending condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with y’all.Deepest Sympathy and Precious memories🙏🏽❤️
Our condolences to your family on behalf of South Carolina gospel quartets Blanche And Toby Goodson
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Sending peace and rest of heart to my family, as we venerate the spirit of Uncle Freddie. May his soul reach the heavens and continue to look after those of us who remain in the physical realm
To the family y’all are in my prayers. Love y’all guys so much
My condolences to the family.
To Bryant, Pat and the Sumter Family. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss family, keep your eyes on God, He’s all our strength, 🙏🏽Mr Freddie Sumter Sr. He had a joyful spirit.,shared everywhere he he seeked,,community, CHURCHES, and, employment Always a 😁
Keeping your family in prayer
Condolences and 🙏🏾 Prayers To The Family
My prayers and deepest sympathy are being sent to the Sumter Family during this difficult time. May God keep you and strengthen the entire family during your loss. With Deepest Sympathy, Ernest Clark & Family
Prayers and Love to The Sumter Family🙏❤
Prayers and Condolences to the Sumter family.
Prayers And Condolences to the Sumter family during these difficult time.May God give you strength to endure.Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning.
Prayers and condolences are sent. May the strength of God carry you and the Peace of God console you.
My prayers and deepest sympathy is with the Sumter family during this most difficult time.
Laramine, you and your family are in my heart and mind. I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am deeply saddened. Rest In Peace Mr Sumter .
Sending the sincerest condolences to you and the the Sumter family. May God keep and bless you all during these times. -Your Coca-Cola Consolidated Family
My heart and condolences are with the Sumter family. May God strengthen and keep your family strong during this difficult time. With many prayers and blessings, God will see you through.
My heartfelt condolences are with you ALL during this difficult time. God has truly been good to him. He lived a long and fruitful life, during the things he loved to do and touching many people heart. Memories are the legacy of love. Trust God in all things.
Bryant on behalf of the King Family we send our condolences and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time. May God give you the strength you need endure. We pray that every memory puts a smile on your face.
Even though I couldn’t be there my best wishes to you and may God look down to you and protect
PRAYING 🙏 FOR FAMILY
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family
Freddie, Brian & the Sumter family, we are sending heart felt sympathy today for your loss. May God dry your tears and heal your hearts and we will continue to be in prayer for each of you. Love Larry & Leanora
Condolences to the Sumter family. May God guide you through this difficult time . May God keep and bless you.
My heart is heavy but I know Uncle Freddie is in a better place. My prayers are with you my family asking God to continue to wrap his arms around the Sumter family giving us strength and comfort while keeping the faith until we are together again.
My wife Dianne and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Sumpter family. His legacy lives on in the lives that he touched and the examples of being a good father, a good friend and a good and decent human being who cared about others. Very Respectfully- Bruce
Casting all your care on Jesus God Bless all of you. Praying for the family. Love you
Mr. Freddie was a quiet giant, a special man and a great cook! We offer condolences to the family. Continue to wholly lean on Jesus!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Praying for the family
May The God Of All Comfort Strenghted you in every way during this difficult time Much Love And Prayers
My sincere condolences. I pray that God’s Holy Spirit shall comfort the family during this time.
My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family. We pray God’s peace and his loving arms of protection comfort you during your time of bereavement.
Even though I couldn’t be there my best wishes to you and may God look down to you and protect