Sump was born September 18, 1948 to Bill and Minnie Lee Strickland in Columbia. He was a proud graduate of Brookland Casey High School and Coastal Carolina College. Sump served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War from which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a general contractor and business owner. Sump was a public servant who previously served on the NMB City Council and the SC Coastal Council. His heart was as wide as the Atlantic Ocean in which he loved to fish and as high as the Smoky Mountains in which he loved to visit.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ricky Strickland and nephew Brannen Bryan. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 48 years, Earline “Punkin” Strickland; daughter and “doll”, Amber Strickland (Jeff); son and best friend, Will Strickland (Brandi); granddaughter, Jordan Lewis; two sisters, Ann Bryan (Bill) and Cindy Reynolds (Bryan); Nieces and Nephews: Tanner Reynolds, Jarrott Strickland, Brendan Reynolds, Pam Galvan, Brad Bryan, Brooks Bryan, Kim Hardwick, Mason Livingston, Chris Campbell, and Robin Gutierrez; many other family members including: Rickey Poppell, Wayne Temples, Wayne Beam, Logan Murrell, Taylor Murrell, and Barbara Campbell and many close friends that were more like brothers.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Phillips and Rev. Matthews on Saturday, January 16th 11am at Chesterfield Missionary Baptist Church. (Outdoors in your vehicle)

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sea Haven for Youth (http://seahaveninc.com

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.