Overview

• The accident occurred Saturday night near Buckner Road outside Atlanta when Sumler’s vehicle collided with another car.
• Sumler joined Kool & The Gang in 1985 and served as the band’s hype-man, stylist, choreographer and backing vocalist until his death.
• His friend Adrian Meeks described the loss as “a devastating blow” to those who knew him.
• Industry veteran Greg Williams of Switch Entertainment praised Sumler’s kindness, intelligence and dedication to mentoring emerging artists.
• Details of the memorial, including date and venue, have not been disclosed.