Garland T. Sumner, 87, of Greensboro, died June 21, 2018 at his son’s residence. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be at 11 AM, Monday, June 25 at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel with interment to follow in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Sunday, June 24 at the funeral home.
Garland was born in Guilford County to the late James Freeman and Virgie Iola Sumner. He is survived by his children, Daren (Sandra) Sumner of Brown Summit, David Sumner of Greensboro and Karen (Mike) Horvath of Greensboro; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren who dearly loved him. Garland is preceded in death by his wife Rita Mae Kearns Sumner; daughter, Susan Iola Vernon; son, James Anthony Kearns and partner of many years, Mary Smith.