Donald Ray Sumpter, 72, beloved "Honey" of Melissa Martin Sumpter, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born December 15, 1953 in Harrison County to the late Arch & Bessie Sutton Sumpter, he worked for many years in construction and maintenance. Honey loved fishing, playing cards, coloring on his table, and playing Monopoly Go! with Melissa and exchanging stickers on the game daily. He also loved playing with Jesse his mother-in-law's wiener-dog. Donald-Honey will be deeply missed and loved by many.

Additional survivors include 3 children: Cassie Sumpter, Donna Webb & Donald Webb; 3 loving stepchildren: Sarah, Sonja & Noah Martin; 3 grandchildren, River & Walker Kearns and Leland Highfield; his beloved mother-in-law, Joanne Pergram; 2 sisters, Ruthie Richardson & Wilma (Tommy) Bolton; a dear sister-in-law, Diana Sumpter; a special cousin, Diana Mays; and a large extended family.

Also preceding him in death were a son, Donald "D.J." Sumpter, Jr.; 4 brothers: Larry, Billy Joe, Alex Junior & Tommy Sumpter; and 2 sisters, Joy & Reba Faye Sumpter.

A gathering of family and friends will be begin at 5:00 P.M. Monday, June 29th and conclude with a time of remembrance at 7:00 P.M.

Contributions to the funeral home to assist with services are greatly appreciated by the family.