Jasper Sumner III

Jasper Sumner III

49, of Mooresville, passed away July 10, 2018 at St Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Jasper was born on June 11, 1969 in Jeffersonville, IN to Jasper Sumner Jr, and Martha l. (Little) Sumner.

Jasper received his Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma and later was a professor of Political Science at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. An outdoorsman and traveler, he visited Russia for a while before returning to the United States and loved spending time hiking outdoors, mountain climbing and exploring various places, especially, New Mexico and Colorado.

However, his greatest love was his daughter Geneva and would take her on many of his adventures, sharing his love of the outdoors with her.

He was preceded in death by his sister; Janine Sumner.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter; Geneva Sumner, father and mother; Jasper Sumner Jr., Martha L. (Little) Sumner, brothers; Jasen (Jessey) Sumner, Justin (Maneesha) Sumner, niece; Naavya and former wife and friend; Natalie.

In accordance with Jasper’s wishes he will be cremated and a private service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree or making a donation in Jasper’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

Final care and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.

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