Robert R. Sumpter

In Loving Memory

May 23, 1934-May 11, 2025 Robert was born in Eagle Pass, Texas to Jesse Asberry Sumpter and Trinidad Cardenas Sumpter. He was the 2nd of 7 children and was survived by his brother Fred, sister, Linda, wife, Anita, daughter, Michelle and husband Chuck; son, Jesse; stepson Shaun and wife Susan; stepdaughter Ariana and partner Emily, as well as eight grandchildren. He graduated from Eagle Pass High School where he made All State for football, baseball, and basketball in 1953. After joining the US Air Force in 1954, he played football for the Air Force Sembach Tigers, the USAF All Star European Football Team, and the U.S. Pistol Team. He served in Africa, Germany, and Texas with distinction, designing and working with computer systems in security service. He retired from the USAF in 1975 and moved the family to Washington in 1979. He was an avid reader, lover of music, fisherman, golfer, photographer, and game hunter using both the rifle and self-made bows and arrows. His prize kill was a black bear. Robert and Anita met in 1993 and married on April 24, 1994. He reconnected with his brothers and sisters in 1995 when he, Anita and Ariana moved to Del Rio, Texas. They moved back to Washington in 1997. In 2018 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and spent his time working crosswords puzzles, and watching sports and old TV shows. Robert had a keen sense of wit, humor, and integrity. He was a lovingly caring, supportive, and jovial father, friend, and husband and is deeply missed. A celebration of life will be held on September 20, 2025, at 11 am, at Canyon Hills Community Church, 22027 17th Ave SE, Bothell WA 98021