Clarence Delroy Sumpter, Jr., more affectionately known as "Junie", the son of the late Clarence Sumpter, Sr. and Annie Lou Sumpter, was born on September 22, 1963 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home.

At a young age, Clarence accepted Christ as his personal Savior and joined Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church in Elloree, South Carolina. At Shiloh, he served as a Class Leader, a member of the Trustee Board, the Male Chorus, and the Sons of Allen.

He received his formal education in the public school system of Orangeburg County and graduated from Elloree High School in 1981. He furthered his education at Midlands Technical College receiving an Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. Junie worked tirelessly as a Cable Technician until his health failed.

Junie touched many lives with love, laughter, and his humorous nature. He possessed a kind, loving nature that flowed to everyone he came in contact with.

He leaves to cherish fond memories: four children: Trennis (Shakemia Knox) Sumpter of Columbia, SC, Darius Loney of Sumter, SC, Shante' P. Sumpter of Columbia, SC, and Genae M. Sumpter of Orangeburg, SC; one grandson, Trennis Sumpter, Jr. of St. Matthews, SC, a special son, Tevin Glover, of Columbia, SC and a special grandson, Tyran Farmer of Columbia, SC; four uncles: Willie E. (Bertha) Jamison of Elloree, SC, James (Hattie) Sumpter of New York, Richard (Rebecca) Sumpter of Elloree, SC, and Cornelius (Margie) Sumpter of Santee, SC: three aunts: Barbara A. (James L. Sr.) Adams of Elloree, SC, Dorothy E. Haigler of Elloree, SC, and Helen Brown of New York: special brothers, Donnell Thompson and Jerry Sellers: and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Sumpter will be held at 12 Noon Friday, September 4, 2015 at Shiloh AME Church, Elloree with Rev. Dr. James B. Stukes, Pastor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Browning Branch Cemetery, Elloree.

Visitation at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree is scheduled on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

Friends may call at the residence located at 334 Roosevelt Street, Elloree or the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to info@williamsfuneralhomeofelloree.com.