With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Rickey D. Sumter, 60, of Greeleyville, SC, who passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at MUSC, Florence, SC.

Life Reflections

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

Rickey D. Sumter was born January 13, 1964, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Travis Sumter and the late Andrew Sumter.

He attended the public schools of Pinellas County, Florida, where he graduated from Boca Ciega High School in 1982.

Rickey was employed by KFC for many years. He relocated to Greeleyville, South Carolina in 2020.

Rickey accepted Christ at an early age joining Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida.

He departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Rickey was preceded in death by his father Andrew Sumter and his brother Harold Lee McDonald.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother, Travis Sumter; one brother, Michael McDonald; five sisters,  Barbara Williams, Wanda Sumter, Pamella Kelty (Abraham), Cynthia Sumter Scott (Ellis) and Andrea Morant (Jerod); two uncles, Robert Lee Sumter (Queen) and Joseph Lisbon; three aunts, Caretha Wilson, Juantia Sumter and Janie Sumter; seven nephews, four nieces, eleven great-nephews and four great nieces; a host of cousins and friends that will cherish his memory forever.

The family is receiving friends and family at his late residence, 623 Guest Road, Greeleyville, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.