Dewey Lyndell Sumpter, 81 of Granite Falls passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 following a period of declining health.

Dewey was born on January 31, 1942 in Caldwell County to the late Rufus Dewey Sumpter and Ethel Cozart Sumpter.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant sister, and a brother, Lester Sumpter.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 wonderful years, Phyllis Ann Sumpter; daughter, Betty Cottrell (John); grandchildren, Derrick Crump, Peyton Crump, Cathy Crump, Crystal Crump, Michael LeFever, Kaitlyn LeFever, Samantha Nicole Minton, Austin Crump, Leane Crump, Michael Holsclaw, Roger Holsclaw, Millie Crump, and Levi Crump; and numerous other family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Church Street Baptist Church in Rhodhiss with Pastor Steve Coonse officiating and Wade Cannon, Jacob Coonse, Matt Cox, John Cottrell, Derrick Crump and Levi Crump serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Church Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church Street Baptist Church at 303 Church Street

Rhodhiss, NC 28667.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com

Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.