David Walton "D.W." Sumner, 85, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024

Survivors:

Spouse:

Geneva Lynn Sumner, Maysville, NC

Daughter:

Teresa Ellen Sumner of Kinston, NC

Son:

David Lynn Sumner (Michelle) of Raleigh, NC

Step-son :

Mitchell Lee Weatherington of Maysville, NC

Mother of his children:

Mary Ellen Sumner of Kinston, NC

Other Family:

Cousin who is more of a brother Jesse Sumner of Beulaville NC

Cousin who is more of a sister Julia Baysden (George) of Chadbourn NC

Faithful canine companion, Maggie

David Walton (DW) Sumner, born February 25, 1939 passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at Kitty Askins in Goldsboro.  He live a long and winding life, flourishing in the US Navy, including two tours in Vietnam.

A consummate tinkerer and builder, DW earned some local noterietay by felling trees from his uncle Bill's forest and building a two-story log home in Cabin, NC.  He followed up his military service with a twenty plus year career in the civil service working as a licensed water plant operator at Camp LeJeune Marine base in Jacksonville NC. He also held refrigeration and plumbing licenses.  He wore many hats in his life from husband and father, to Cub Scout Cubmaster, ship Senior Enlisted Advisor, physics instructor at Lenoir Community College, small business owner, square dancer, motorcyclist and connoisseur of Sid's BBQ, banana splits, hot dogs, carrot cake and all things Democrat.

Memorial Service:

Saturday, July 27, 2024

4:00 PM

Followed by visitation

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Sumner family.