Russell "Russ" Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr.

Mr. Russell “Russ” Angworth Carl Sumner, Jr., 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Arboretum Memory Care Facility at Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC. Russ was born in Richmond, VA on July 25, 1947, to the late Russell AC Sumner, Sr. and Lenna Handshaw Sumner. Russ graduated from Page High School in Greensboro in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country from 1966 until 1970. After completing his military service, Russ entered the workforce beginning his career with the Burroughs Corporation. He was employed with Piedmont Airlines and US Airways in the Computer Terminal Repair Department from 1983 until 2000. Russ also worked with Balloon Celebration chasing hot air balloons and finished his working career at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Russ and his family were active in their church for many years. He enjoyed working with the children and youth at Calvary Baptist Church and Ardmore Baptist Church and cherished being a part of the community at Robinhood Road Baptist Church. Russ was generous with his time, always willing to help someone in need and this included volunteering with NC Baptist Men’s Association in their disaster recovery efforts. He also recognized others’ acts of kindness and handing out $2 bills and pens to those responsible. Russ had many hobbies including racing motorcycles, go karts, and cars. He enjoyed the thrill of going fast! Most importantly, Russ was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In addition to his parents, Russ was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Brown and one brother, Mark Sumner. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Patterson Sumner; daughter, Wendy Srinivasan (Anand); sons, Russell “Buddy” Sumner (Emily) and Christopher Sumner (Karla); grandsons, Kenton Sumner, Henry Regan, and Oliver Sumner; sister, Jeanette Powers; and brother, Craig Sumner. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Robinhood Road Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Hackworth, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the family of Mr. Sumner.