Our community lost a pillar.
Kevin "Digger" Sumner, 68, of Wauchula, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from natural causes.

Kevin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Kevin was born on May 10, 1953, in Detroit, MI to Kenneth Sr. and Mary Jane (Bryan) Sumner. He completed high school at Cherry Hill High School, MI. He then attended Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science and obtained his degree in 1978. On May 27, 1982, he married Martha "Mardi" Holman, and they remained married until his death. He was a minister at First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs from 1995-1998. He was also a funeral director who served his community for over 35 years.

Kevin had a passion for fishing, serving the Lord, and his community. He also loved to cook, amongst many other hobbies. He touched many lives over the years as a pastor. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. His willingness to help others was felt throughout the community. Kevin was also the founder of Feed My Sheep food ministry, in March 2009, which will remain in operation in his honor.

He is survived by his wife Mardi, seven children of which includes:
2 sons, Andy and Josh (Melissa), and 5 daughters Jo, Katy, Julie, Naomi (Leon), and Sara (Curtis)
12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother Kenneth Jr "Ken", and several nieces, and a nephew.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Sr., his mother, Mary Jane, and a grandson, Jackson Smith.

Visitation Services will be held in Kevin's honor on Saturday, October 16th, at 10 o'clock am at First United Methodist Church of Wauchula, with a Memorial Service following at 11 am.

Flowers or donations may be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula.