He was a current member of Faith Baptist Church in Gulfport, MS. Prior to relocating to the Gulf Coast in his senior years, he was an active, long-time member of Seymour Community Church. Over the years, he served faithfully in the bus ministry, summertime Neighborhood Bible Time program, and the AWANA ministry. He was an avid lover of music and was gifted in several areas – singing, piano, accordion, and guitar – serving in most recent years in the church choir and as a member of the Sevier Senior Center Singers.
He held an associate of science degree in computer science from Chattanooga State Technical Community College, which allowed him to begin his career in data processing for American National Bank. He continued to hold various other roles throughout his career until his retirement in 2005.
Some of his favorite activities included spending time with family, trying to achieve greatness as the world’s funniest punster, and watching cartoons for entertainment. He will be remembered fondly for his huge smile that could light up a room and his bright orange TN Vols hat and clip-on sunglasses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Gertrude Summers, and parents-in-law, Roy and Ethel Foster.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Glenda Foster Summers, of Knoxville, TN; son, Daniel (Michelle) Summers of Knoxville, TN; daughter, Sarah (James) Barnes of Waynesville, NC; grandsons, David "Jackson" Summers, Jordan Summers, and Jameson Summers; brother- and sister-in law, and three nieces.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Seymour Community Church, 994 S. Old Sevierville Pike, Seymour, TN 37865.
Receiving of friends will be held at Seymour Community Church, 994 S. Old Sevierville Pike, Seymour, TN 37865 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021, with a graveside service following at 3 PM at Berry Highland South Cemetery, 9010 E. Simpson Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920. Fond memories and online condolences can be extended to the family at www.berryhighlandsouth.com
Berry Highland South Funeral Home
9010 E. Simpson Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37920
865-573-7300
