SUMNER WINN ALLEN
(03 JAN 1909 – 26 JUN 1937)

Thursday, July 1, 1937 - - Sumner W. Allen of Bunnell died in St. Augustine Saturday night following an accident which occurred on the highway about 18 miles north of Bunnell Saturday night.

Investigating officers reported that they believed one of the front tires blew out causing the car to turn over several times. No other cars were involved officers reported.

He was rushed to a hospital in St. Augustine by passing motorists, but died upon arrival there.

Funeral services were conducted at the Chapel of Craig Funeral Home in St. Augustine Tuesday afternoon by Reverend W. L. Nelson, pastor of the local Methodist church. Burial was made at the Evergreen cemetery in Jacksonville the same afternoon.

Pallbearers were: P. S. Johnson, V. W. McKenzie, L. S. Cody, A. B. John­ston, A. C. Rodgers, and R. W. Deen Jr.

Mr. Allen is survived by his widow, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Allen of Bunnell; three sisters, Mrs. R. A. Powell, Bunnell, Mrs. Arthur Durshimer of Bunnell, and Mrs. C. C. Samford of New York City. Also one brother, George E. Allen Jr., of Bunnell.

Mr. Allen has been a resident of Bunnell practically all of his life and was engaged in the farming business, owning and operating a farm in the Bimini farming section.

THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida