Thomas Sumner

Services for Thomas F. Sumner of Flippin, AR, will be private. Thomas Sumner died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Flippin at the age of 87. Thomas Sumner was born Tuesday, July 4, 1922 in Herscher, Illinois, son of Charles L. Sumner and Genevieve Robinson. He married Margaret Viollette Sumner on June 22, 1946 at Essex, Illinois. He worked as a Stationery Fireman for State of Illinois. Thomas lived in Flippin, moving from Downs, Illinois. Thomas Sumner is survived by a son, Gary(Susan)Sumner of Essex, Illinois, sister, Genevieve Bryant of Essex, Illinois and two grandchildren, Stephanie and Brent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Viollette Sumner, parents, Charles and Genevieve Robinson Sumner and two brothers. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services.