Luther Gordon Sumpter was born February 26, 1962 in Nashua, New Hampshire to the late Jeannette E. Stonehouse Sumpter and the late James Edward Sumpter. He transitioned on Monday; May 11, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, North Carolina.

He served in the military and he had a true passion for politics. He was a truck driver for many years. Luther left a lasting impression on every single person he met.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Hilton Day.

He is survived by his wife: April Sumpter, his six children: Lauren, Ryan, Kristen, Jessica, Michael and Tylor as well as his ten grandchildren; three siblings: Douglas Day, Barbara Meserve and Stephanie Hudgens and a host of other relatives and friends.

All services are private.