We are sad to announce that on April 19, 2024, at the age of 57, James Franklin Sumter Jr. (Columbia, South Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Franklin Sumter Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

As James Franklin departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Franklin may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories we hold dear and the legacy James Franklin leaves behind.

Viewing was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leevy's Funeral Home (1831 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church (1609 Zion Ave, Columbia, SC 29201). A burial will be held on Tuesday, May 7th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery (4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leevy's Funeral Home