Bartow - Gary William Sumner, Sr., age 73, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Bartow, FL. He was born April 19, 1944 in Pittsburg, PA. He was Chief Respiratory Therapist at Naples Community Hospital prior to moving to Bartow in 1988. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Violet "Sue" Sumner. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sue Sumner, two sons; Gary W. Sumner, Jr. and David W. Sumner, daughter; Kathleen Aldana & husband Elvis, father; Walter Sumner, two sisters; Gloria Reda and Karen Justice and seven grandchildren. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Good Shepard Hospice.