COLUMBUS  — George Thomas Sumrall, 81, died July 23, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. 

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Friendship Cemetery, with the Rev. Kevin Cuthbertson officiating. Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory of Columbus is in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Sumrall was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Jackson. He was a graduate of Provine High School and attended Jackson State University. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was formerly employed as a police officer and as owner and operator of a trucking company. He was a member of First Baptist Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sumrall; son, Rusty Sumrall; brother, John Sumrall; and one step-daughter.