Obituary of Emmett Sumrall Sr. Emmett Sumrall Sr. of Malakoff, TX passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Tyler, TX. Emmett was born in Dallas, TX to Thomas and Lucille Sumrall. He is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas Sumrall, Lucille Sumrall, wife; Donna Sumrall, son; David Sumrall, and daughter-in-law Suzanne Sumrall. He is survived by his son; Emmett and wife Laura Sumrall Jr., 17 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services for Emmett will take place Sunday, February 3, 2019 with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home, immediately followed by a graveside service at Malakoff Cemetery.