Curtis Robert Sumpter

Curtis Robert Sumpter was born on December 8, 1938 and passed away on October 12, 2012. He was born in Portland, Oregon and was the son of Robert Sterling Sumpter and Martha Sumpter. Curtis is survived by his spouse, Carol Duncan Sumpter of 42 years and their children Jeffrey and David Sumpter. He is also survived by his children from his previous marriage, Sally Fast, Brian and Robert Sumpter. Curtis was a wonderful husband, and father and will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Connor, Jacob, Gabi, and Ryli Sumpter. He is also survived by his only remaining sister, Martha Maxwell (Sumpter). Curtis graduated from Cleveland High School in 1957, where he enjoyed playing saxophone with his high school band. From 1957 to 1959, he joined the United States Navy as a Store Keeper on the U.S.S. Yorktown. Curtis was recalled to active duty in 1961 on the U.S.S. McGinty for service in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in August of 1962. In 1970, Curtis married Carol Sumpter (Duncan), where he met her at U.S. Bank. He worked for Freightliner, and later worked as a salesman where he traveled across the United States. Curtis enjoyed fishing in Eastern Oregon, playing his saxophone, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He was someone that always made people laugh with his sense of humor. Curtis will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and neighbors.