Linwood Earl Sumner passed away on February 19, 2026, at The Service of League of Greenville Hospice House, Greenville, NC

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Tynia Thigpen Sumner and his parents, Martin and Ruby Blalock Sumner.

After a short time in the Air Force, he returned to Beulaville to help his father on the farm while partnering with his friend, Guy Miller to run the Texaco gas station.  Shortly afterwards, he was employed by DuPont where he worked 38 years until his retirement.  After his retirement from DuPont, he delivered LP Gas for Sandlin's Oil Company for several years.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville , NC at 3:oo PM.

Survivors:

Daughter:

Donna Sumner Padgett, Beulaville, NC

Granddaughter:

Kimberly Simpson Whaley (Johnny), Potters Hill, NC

Great Grandsons:

Christopher Whaley (Nicole), Potters Hill, NC

Grayson Whaley, Potters Hill, NC

Great-Great Granddaughter:

Penelope Whaley, Potters Hill, NC

Sister:

Shelby Sumner Blizzard, Beulaville, NC.

Brother:

Charles Sumner (Jean), Beulaville, NC

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Linwood's memory to the Beulaville Fire Department, P O Box 738, Beulaville, NC 28518

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