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Donald SUMMERS Sr.

1933 - 2021

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

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Jones Kenney Zechman Funeral Home - Springfield

1002 East High Street

Springfield, Ohio

Donald SUMMERS Obituary

SUMMERS, Sr., Donald Eugene

Donald Eugene Summers, Sr., 87, of Springfield, passed away February 5, 2021, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 12, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Horner) Summers. Mr. Summers enjoyed gardening and gambling and had been employed at Bobby Fisher and Coy Distributing as a truck driver. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include five children, Donald E. Summers, Jr., Robert (Denise) Cydrus, Michael (Darlene) Cydrus, Terry (Joann) Summers and Angela (Rob) Paul; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Carolyn Flora; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Summers; daughters, Cheryl Cydrus and Rebecca Gill; siblings, Clifford, Raymond, Carl, Gary and Inez; and his parents. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, Thursday, in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday in the funeral home with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Masks will be required. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Feb. 9, 2021.

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Roger and Susan Lucas

February 10, 2021

Sincerely sorry for the loss of your Father. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all of your good memories close at heart to bring you some Peace. God bless you, especially during this difficult time.

Frances R. Ary

February 10, 2021

Good times going camping with him Barbara Larry me and the kids on weekends

Michael Linkenhoker

February 9, 2021

I'll miss my good friend that I worked beside for alot of years, Don was funny and just a blast to work with. Don was just a honorable man period.

Crystal Pierce

February 9, 2021

In loving memory of a very good man. He was the best Uncle ever. I remember vacations with Uncle Don and Aunt Barbara, my parents and all my cousins. We had the best times growing up you will be deeply missed, I love you RIP ❤

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