Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Sumter, age 75, of Russellville, died Friday, October 9, 2026. He was born June 1, 1951, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Lavell and Delois Daphene Damron Sumter.

He was a member of the Hector First Baptist Church and a store manager for T.G. & Y. for 15 years. He was a principal real estate broker and member of the Arkansas Army National Guard. A man with deep appreciation for the beauty of God’s creation, and spending time outdoors. He was a generous man who regularly donated to wildlife conservation and children’s charities. He was best known for his love of the Beatles and his quick-witted sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Dana Sumter, of Russellville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Jason Scoles and Rhonda Sumter, all of Russellville; three grandchildren, Dalton Scoles, Noah Sumter and Lucas Sumter; a bonus grandson, Chris Ebling; two great-grandchildren and two bonus great-grandchildren; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Cynthia O’Conner of Conway, Catherine Vanslyke of Palmyra, Indiana and Connie and Ralph Obendorf; and his fur baby, Hidey.

A memorial service by the family with visitation to follow, will be at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Hector First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ira Taylor officiating.

Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.