Bruce Wayne Sumner

Bruce Wayne Sumner, 81, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away April 8, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1944 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of George Lewis and Mary Helen (Irwin) Sumner. He married Celeste (Smallwood) Sumner who survives. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He worked at NCR and trained as a computer technician. He serviced many of the banks and businesses in Indiana trouble shooting and repair to get set them up and running. He worked briefly for Chrysler Casting after NCR .

He took that knowledge to Delco Electronics and worked there as an Electrician until he retired. He enjoyed his work doing maintenance at the nursing home after he retired from Delphi

In addition to that he and his brother Jerry ran a construction and remodeling business.

He was a lifelong member of the Eagles serving as their Treasurer until it closed. He enjoyed bowling and was on several leagues well into his 80’s. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with friends, building furniture and doll houses for and sometimes with friends and family. He always lent a helping hand when he could to everyone.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 44 years, Celeste; brother, Jerry Sumner; children, Bruce Sumner, Christine Wilson, Scott Sumner, Brandie Pickett; grandchildren, Felisha, Krista, Jessica, Elin, Jesse, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Heidi, David, Daniel and Tyler; great-grandchildren; Cayden, Jessa, Brantly, Rilynn, Mason, Danni, Ellee, Adrian, Aryana, Scarlett, Violet, Theo, Dawson, Mia, Annabelle, Genevieve and Jaxon.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Sumner; brothers, Daniel, Ron, George and Larry Sumner; sister, Joyce Hicks

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Fairview Baptist Church, 2108 E. Vaile Avenue, Kokomo, IN 46901. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.