Robert "Bob" Glenn Sumpter

Robert “Bob” Glenn Sumpter, 86 of Newton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 13th, 1939, in Catawba County, NC, Robert was the son of the late Robert Lee Sumpter and Virginia Shuford Christopher. Bob was very active and hardworking, and he loved to work in his garden. He was loved by his family and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Sumpter; his son, Glenn Sumpter.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Amie Bristow; his 2 grandchildren, Patrick Bristow and Amber Bristow; his 3 great grandchildren, Scarlett, Cora and Christopher and his half-brother, Steve Christopher and his half-sister, Regina Walker.

A Funeral Service will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church at 1523 16th St SE, Hickory, NC 28602 on Monday, September 15th, 2025, at 12:00 pm with Pastor D. M Kerns officiating. He will be laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park following the service.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 am to 11:50 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring in Robert’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Sumpter Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.