John Perry Sumner Jr.

August 6, 1934 - July 27, 2016

08/06/1934 - 07/27/2016

Past Services

Visitation
Monday August 01, 2016
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Service
Tuesday August 02, 2016
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
929 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-3311 | Directions
Cemetery
Tuesday August 02, 2016
11:45 pm
Riverside Cemetery
1000 East Indian River Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23523
757-441-1967 | Directions

Chesapeake – John “Junior” Perry Sumner, Jr., 81 died July 27, 2016.  John was born in Portsmouth, VA had served in the US Navy Reserves and in the Chesapeake Police Auxiliary.  He was a member of the Police Association, Berkley Masonic Lodge and the Khedive Shrine Temple where he was a member of the Provost.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Helen Smith Sumner; children, Lynn Sumner (Cindy), John P. Sumner III (Arlene), Tony Sumner (Trish), and Allen Sumner (Sonya), all of Chesapeake; brother, Carlton Sumner of TX; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer Blake (DJ) of Hampton,Carrie Sumner of Chesapeake,Christy Parker (Chad) of Chesapeake,Maggie Nipper (Blake) of Chesapeake, April Sumner of Chesapeake, Joni Mae Sumner of Chesapeake, Nikki Lascara (Michael) of AZ, Allen Sumner Jr. of Chesapeake, Kelly Sumner of Chesapeake, Riley Sumner of Chesapeake, T.J. Sumner of Chesapeake, Kevin Sumner of Chesapeake, Kimberly Sumner of Chesapeake, and Meghan Justice (Nathaniel) of Norfolk; 15 great-grandchildren, Elijah, Blake, Ethan, Eliana, & Aidan Parker, Lola Sumner, Tyler, Trevor, & Annlene Nipper, Aubree Thomas, Karleigh, Shealyn, & Julian Justice, Isabella Monica, Harper Wright, and Willow Hefflefinger; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Chesapeake on Monday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.  A life celebration service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00 am with Chaplain Don Karnes officiating.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Berkley Masonic Lodge, 2216 Old Greenbrier Road Chesapeake, VA 23325. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.

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Amanda Sawyer
7 years ago

So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Hope wilkins
7 years ago

Sending our love and prayers to all the family. God bless you all at this time . Love Carl and Hope Wilkins

Bill and Brenda Allen
7 years ago

Helen and Sons you have our deepest sympathy may God bless the whole family at this time

Bill and Brenda Allen
7 years ago

To Helen and her family we are so sorry for your loss may God bless and give you the strength you need at this difficult time

Bill and Brenda Allen
7 years ago

To Helen and her family we are so sorry for your loss may God give you the strength that you need at this time prayers for the whole family

BENNIE SMITH AND DEBBIE
7 years ago

LYNN AND CINDY AND FAMLIES
MAY YOUR DAD REST IN ETERNAL PEACE…

Gloria Coers
7 years ago

To Sumner Family,
It was an honor to know John. I remember him at all of Allen Sumner Sr gatherings for Nikki, Kelly, and Allen Jr. Your family is such a great source of support and my deepest and heartfelt sympathies are extended to each and every Sumner that I have had the honor of interacting with throughout the years. Blessings for healing during your loss.

Susan & Larry Kneeland
7 years ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Hope wilkins
7 years ago

Our prayers are with you and the family. God bless you all. Your friends Gene and Dorothy Pugh

Pam C
7 years ago

So sorry for your loss prayers to you all and be strong for each other in this time my deepest sympathy to you all