Corporal Robert William Sumner, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

Corporal Robert William Sumner

Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma

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Robert William Sumner

Corporal Robby Sumner was killed in a vehicle crash on Highway 62, one mile east of Meeker.

At 5:22 a.m., Corporal Sumner was driving an Oklahoma Department of Corrections van en route to the OU Medical Center when he and another vehicle collided. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, also a corrections officer, was transported to OU Medical Center and is in stable condition.

Corporal Sumner had served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for eight months and was assigned to the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley. He is survived by his expectant wife, son, father, mother, and six siblings.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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Robby I can't believe your gone

I know we had our differences
And I pray for Hailey and your son
Your mom is right he looks so much like you. I know it was a very long time ago but I just wanna say I did love you once and maybe a piece of me always will. I hope your in heaven looking down because you will never be forgotten, fly high sweetheart ❤️ always and forever like you always told me

Always and forever
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October 20, 2025