Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRichard Leon SUMMERS 
3, Michael Willard Summers,256, Richard Leon Summers,3, Peggy J. Summers
3, Michael Willard Summers,256, Richard Leon Summers,3, Peggy J. SummersBirthFeb 6, 1941, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Richard Leon Summers
DeathJan 1, 2025, Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Richard Leon Summers
BurialHebron United Methodist Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Richard Leon Summers
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FatherRoy Wilson SUMMERS (1918-1970)
MotherStella Robena HALL (1922-1986)
Spouses
BirthOct 3, 1934, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Peggy J. Summers,404, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VC9K-L34 : 8 December 2014), Ernest Turner in entry for Peggy Jean Turner, 1934; from "North Carolina,,470, Peggy Jean Turner Summers
DeathJun 23, 2016, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina3, Peggy J. Summers
BurialHebron United Methodist Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Alamance County, North Carolina3, Peggy J. Summers
FatherErnest TURNER (1913-)
MotherRuth Adell MAY (1916-1988)
ChildrenBobby
Obituary Online notes for Richard Leon SUMMERS
1/2/2025
Richard Leon Summers
February 6, 1941 — January 1, 2025
Mebane
Richard Leon Summers, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Alamance County to the late Roy Wilson Summers and Stella Robena Hall Summers.
He was the husband of the late Peggy Summers.
Leon retired from textiles, was a tobacco farmer and a former employee of Lankford Electric. He was a tractor enthusiast and a NASCAR fan. Leon was a longtime member of Hebron Community Church where he served faithfully. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Summers and his wife, Andrea of Haw River; his daughter, Joannie Summers Wilson and her husband, Jay of Mebane; grandchildren, Jean (Matt) Howell, Jesse (Sarah) Summers, Richard Mullis and Emily (Jon) Vermeer; great grandchildren, Ellie Vermeer and Ollie Vermeer; Wyatt and Sam Howell and Nyla Summers; and nephews, Adam Summers and Jimmy Turner and his wife, Brenda.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife Peggy; his parents; a brother, Michael Summers; and his sisters, Geraldine Summers and Vickie S. Gordon.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice, especially the caregivers, Nicole Howard, Tanisha Graves, Diana Pickard, Rose Golding and Brenda Turner.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at Hebron Community Church on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM by Rev. Dustin James with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45-2:45 PM prior to the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215 or Hebron Community Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Mebane, NC 27302.
You may send online condolences @ www.lowefuneralhome.com.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-summers 256, Richard Leon Summers
Richard Leon Summers
February 6, 1941 — January 1, 2025
Mebane
Richard Leon Summers, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Alamance County to the late Roy Wilson Summers and Stella Robena Hall Summers.
He was the husband of the late Peggy Summers.
Leon retired from textiles, was a tobacco farmer and a former employee of Lankford Electric. He was a tractor enthusiast and a NASCAR fan. Leon was a longtime member of Hebron Community Church where he served faithfully. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Summers and his wife, Andrea of Haw River; his daughter, Joannie Summers Wilson and her husband, Jay of Mebane; grandchildren, Jean (Matt) Howell, Jesse (Sarah) Summers, Richard Mullis and Emily (Jon) Vermeer; great grandchildren, Ellie Vermeer and Ollie Vermeer; Wyatt and Sam Howell and Nyla Summers; and nephews, Adam Summers and Jimmy Turner and his wife, Brenda.
Leon was preceded in death by his wife Peggy; his parents; a brother, Michael Summers; and his sisters, Geraldine Summers and Vickie S. Gordon.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice, especially the caregivers, Nicole Howard, Tanisha Graves, Diana Pickard, Rose Golding and Brenda Turner.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at Hebron Community Church on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM by Rev. Dustin James with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:45-2:45 PM prior to the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215 or Hebron Community Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Mebane, NC 27302.
You may send online condolences @ www.lowefuneralhome.com.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-summers 256, Richard Leon Summers