A native of Clarke County, GA, Mr. Summers was the son of the late James B. Summers Sr and Maggie McClain Summers. He was a self-employed landscaper and a member of Harvest Time Church.
Survivors include sons, Gary Summers and wife, Emily Ricketts of Winder and Christopher Summers and wife, Tina of Chattanooga, TN; daughters, Christina Williams and husband, Brandon of Madison and Amelia Summers of Madison; brother, Jimmy Summers and wife, Beth of Watkinsville; sister, Barbara Inman of Augusta, and 9 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, 855 Gaines School Rd, Suite G, Athens, GA 30605.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.