![]() ![]() ![]() Lett of Louisville, KY his sister Mildred Knight of Camden, AL his five children six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lett of Hillside, NJ his brother, John S. Sumpter leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Margaret V. Lett, James Lett, Leonard Lett Jr., Venator Watson, Gladys Snowden, Mary Francis Hawthorne and Sumpter L. Sumpter is predeceased by his mother, father, three brothers, three sisters and his son: Willie D. He also helped to organize fun filled block parties, family bus trips and was even key in supporting many positive political campaigns that created change and positive growth for the community of Hillside, NJ. He also served in many community capacities most notably as the President of the Conklin Avenue Block Association for several years. Sumpter was known for his kind nature and gentle southern drawl. Sumpter took pride in his work and the time he spent with his friends at work. Sumpter was a hard-working provider and held several positions at the following companies: NYC Construction Crown Cork & Seal with his longest employment being with The Ford Motor Company for 35 years. He accepted Christ through his sisters Mary Hawthorne and Mildred Knight and lived a life of the fruit of kindness. Sumpter grew in the grace and knowledge of God at Antioch Baptist Church in Tunnel Springs, AL. The couple also later expanded their family by adopting Latifa Y. To that blessed union five children were born. In 1960 he met and married Margaret Virginia Parker-Simmons. Where he excelled in their athletics program playing football and basketball. Sumpter graduated in 1958 from Monroe County Training School (now known as JF Shields High School) in Beatrice, AL. and Azalean (Reaves) Lett on Decemin Monroeville, AL. Sumpter Lee Lett was born to Leonard Lett Sr. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, neighbors and most of all his trusted companion Eli Lett. ![]() Lett Sumpter Lee Lett was born to Leonard Lett Sr. and Clara Stevenson and his grandchildren, Jasmine Spears, Tiffany Spears, Hillary Romoser, Cameron Spears, Hailey Romoser, Isabella Randles, Kyle Spears, Caleb Randles, Aubrey Spears, Hadleigh Romoser, Trey Spears Nyla Williams (Grandchildren) and Laila Williams.Sumpter L. Stevenson-Jones (Sister), Chester Stevenson, Jr. He is survived by : his fiancée Mary Robbins his daughters, Janet (Ken Spears), Elizabeth (Dameon Romoser), Cassy (Roderick Spears) and Marcye (James Randles) his siblings, Charles T. Schaffer (Bertha) his nephew Gregory Buchanan and his great-nephew Kevin Buchanan. He was predeceased by : his parents, Lena Stevenson and Chester his former life partner Mary Stevenson his brothers-in-law, Leonard Jones, Julius Buchanan (Mamie) and W. ![]() Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Stevenson to pay them a last tribute. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Howard Stevenson of Gulfport, Mississippi, born in Jackson, Mississippi, who passed away on Novemat the age of 75. ![]()
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