Paul I. Sumner, Sr., 66, of Vanceboro, passed away on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at his home. Born on November 23rd, 1953, he was the son of the late Carrie Mae Aldridge Edwards and stepfather, Albert Edwards.
He was raised in New Bern, N.C. and was educated in the Craven County School System. Paul was employed as a car detailer for many years with Joe Alcoke Auto and Truck Center.
Those remaining to cherish his memories include his wife, Rebecca J. Sumner of Ladson, S.C.; son, Paul Sumner, Jr. (Kia) of Sumter, S.C.; stepson, Tony R. Jenkins (Carla) of Whitestown, Ind.; two daughters, Chynetta Carter (Michael) and Barbara Escobar (Rafael), both of Connecticut; three brothers, Jerry Sumner, Albert Edwards, and Robert Simmons, all of New Bern, N.C.; three sisters, Stephanie Edwards and Diane Brown, both of Greenville, N.C. and Annie Tye of New Bern, N.C.; four grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Paul's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7th, 2019 at Cotten Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jerry Singleton officiating.
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