Calvin Bernard Summers, Jr., 94, of Reading and Philadelphia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2019 in Penn Medicine University of PA. The love of his life , Imogene J (Prentice) Summers passed away September 29, 2007. He was born in Westminster, MD., on February 14, 1925 a son of the late Calvin Sr., and Mary L. (Dorsey) Summers. He was employed by the City of Philadelphia as a water treatment operator. Calvin proudly served his country in the Army as a Private from July 6, 1943 - February 10, 1946 and is alleged to be the last African American to have served during WWII. He was always present at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum WWII weekends and he often spoke at venues about his life experiences serving his country in many cities, educational institutions, and congregations. Calvin enjoyed time on face book, computer games and taking pictures. He was a very humble man who loved spending time with his family and was dedicated to the Red, White, and Blue. Surviving is his 4 grandchildren; Stephen Hill and his companion Learer, Cynthia Hill-Wilson and her husband Derrick Wilson, Twins, Joseph Hill and James Hill, numerous great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close family friends. Calvin was predeceased by his daughter, Nadine Lee Hayes May 5, 2009. Home Going Service will be Wednesday July 10, 2019 at 1pm in Theo C Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading. Burial to follow with military honors at Berks County Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be Wednesday 12-1pm in the funeral home. www.theocauman.com
