James "Dale" Sumner's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Temple, Georgia

James "Dale" Sumner

March 12, 1947 - September 6, 2025 (78 years old)

Temple, Georgia

James "Dale" Sumner's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Temple, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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James "Dale" Sumner

March 12, 1947 - September 6, 2025 (78 years old)

Temple, Georgia

James Sumner Obituary

We bid farewell to James Sumner of Temple, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 6, 2025 at the age of 78. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elton Sumner and Ruth Regan Sumner; and his wife Dolores Phagan Sumner. He is survived by: his son Jimmy Sumner (Jeanell) of Temple, GA.; his siblings, Don Sumner of Tifton, GA and Sandra Surls of Covington, GA.; and his grandchildren, Spenser Sumner of Dallas, GA, Emma Sumner of Japan, Justin and Katelyn Walker of Nashville, TN..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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Sep 10

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J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service
206 S Carroll Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180

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Sep 11

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Oak Ridge Cemetery

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