Thomas Lee "Tom" Sumter passed away on December 9, 2022. He was born to Thomas and Viola Sumter in Topeka, Kansas on September 1, 1942. He was raised in Bremerton, Washington. He attended and graduated from the University of Washington in 1966.

In 2001 Tom married Annette Erickson in Port Townsend, Washington on their sailboat, "Unity". They were married for 21 years before he passed away. Tom enjoyed sailing and hiking.

Tom is survived by his wife Annette; sons Thomas and Michael Sumter; daughters Keri Aniliones, Andrea Cameron, and Karalee Cartenas; grandchildren Jason Sumter and Henry Cameron; brother Michael Sumter; and sisters Lori Sumter- Reeves and Cora Sumter Harrington. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Memorials in Tom's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.