Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJames David SUMMERS Jr. [10722], [29809], [29898], [29899]
BirthAug 4, 1940, Guilford County, North Carolina [10722], [29809]
DeathNov 9, 2015 [29809], [29898]
BurialWestminster Gardens, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [29899]
FatherJames David SUMMERS Sr. (1918-1989)
MotherSarah Lee HARRIS (1915-1977)
Spouses
BirthJul 7, 1941, Guilford County, North Carolina [29898]
DeathJan 13, 2017, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [29898]
BurialWestminster Gardens, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [29900]
FatherLee Thomas HUDSON (1912-1989)
MotherChristine WATKINS (1920-2002)
MarriageJun 15, 1963, Guilford County, North Carolina [10722], [29809], [29898]
Obituary Online notes for James David SUMMERS Jr.
11/10/2015

Obituary for James David 'J.D.' Summers, Jr.

James David ‘J.D.’ Summers, Jr., 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2015.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday.

A native of Guilford County, Mr. Summers was born on August 4, 1940, the only child of the late James D. Summers, Sr. and Sara Harris Summers. He grew up in Summerfield, played football at Summerfield High School, and went on to NC State University. Following graduation from NCSU he began what was to become a successful career in commercial construction. On June 15, 1963, he married June Hudson.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-two years, June H. Summers of the home; daughters Carol Smith and her husband, Chris, of Summerfield and Elizabeth Overton of Raleigh; and 3 grandchildren Nate Smith, Katie Smith, and Olivia Overton.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Forbis & Dick-Stokesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James David 'J.D.' Summers, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store. [29809]
Obituary Online notes for June Carol (Spouse 1)
June Hudson Summers

July 7, 1941 - January 13, 2017

Mrs. June H. Summers, 75, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 13, 2017, at Beacon Place.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday.

A Guilford County native, Mrs. Summers was born on July 7, 1941, the daughter of the late Lee and Christine Watkins Hudson. She grew up in Greensboro and was married to J. D. Summers on June 15, 1963. Their marriage spanned 52 years until Mr. Summers passed in November 2015. June’s calling on earth was to love and care for her family. Special times were spent caring for her grandchildren. She was also an avid sports fan.

Surviving are her daughters Carol Smith and her husband, Chris, of Summerfield and Elizabeth Overton and fiancé Chris Holland of Raleigh; three grandchildren Nate Smith, Katie Smith and Olivia Overton; sisters Judy Hudson and Jane Baird of Greensboro; and brother Bennie Hudson and his wife Jeannie of Pleasant Garden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Hudson.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 5 until 7 p.m. at Forbis & Dick – Stokesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of June Hudson Summers please visit our Sympathy Store. [29898]
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