James E. Summers Jr.
James E. Summers Jr.
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Lieutenant Commander James E. Summers Jr., United States Navy, Retired, 80, of Estates Court passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the son of the late James E. Sr. and Nell B. Summers. He was also predeceased by his wife of 26 years, Anne H. Summers; a son, John E. Summers; and a stepson, Charles T. Gardner Jr.
James was retired after 30 years from the United States Navy, where he was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam. He earned numerous medals and commendations, including the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation to name a few.
After his distinguished navy career, he was the Owner and President of Chesapeake Rent All Inc. for more than 21 years.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, the Reverend Steven J. Summers and his wife, Sallie; two granddaughters, Laura Summers and Sarah Summers, all of Sandston, Virginia; a stepson, Stephen W. Gardner and his wife, Virginia, of Charlottesville, Virginia; a step-granddaughter, Alexis Gardner of Williamsburg, Virginia; and a brother, Robert Summers; as well as a large extended family.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010, at Corinth United Methodist Church. The Reverend Doctor Steven Jones will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church marked for the Community Playground Fund, 23 West Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA 23150.
Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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December 30, 2010
Dear Steve and Sallie,
I'm so sorry about Jim's passing. I received a lovely Christmas card and note from him the Christmas of 2009. He was a wonderful man and I know John loved him dearly. Father and son are together again as well as Anne, I know they are happy and rejoicing. I think of all of you often and wish that John's and my life could have been laid out differently but it wasn't meant to be. My first born has her middle name of "Summers" and she proudly tells the story of how she came by that name. I have so much to tell and you would be proud of regarding your brother, John. My family has been very involved with Paul Newman's "The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp" in Ashford CT since 1986, basically since inception. Our involvement has been in John's name, its a camp that is free of charge for kids with life threatening diseases. The Ashford camp is the first one and now there are 14 camps running and "in the works" all over the world. I feel proud that John's name has lived on from our involvement with that wonderful organization.
I would love to tell you more about camp and how proud that both of my children are with their involvement with camp and the connection to John.
I wish you and your family well and all the best for 2011.
Janet
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September 24, 2010
Summers Family - As the daughter of a now deceased Naval Captain; I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for the sacrifices your father made for his country. His service and dedication to his country will never be forgotten. Because of so many men like your father, I am free today.
May God strengthen you during this time of sorrow. I feel sure there is a huge celebration in Heaven with all the men he served with in the United States Navy. God Bless Lt. Commander, James E. Summers, Jr. USN., Ret. and the wonderful family that he leaves behind.
In Deepest Regards,
Heather McClaren, Charlottesville, VA.
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