Rev. Charles Summey, Jr.

Simpsonville

Rev. Charles "Charlie" Ernest Summey, Jr., 45, husband of Julie Summey, died July 27, 2013, in Simpsonville.

Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of Charles Ernest Summey, Sr., and Jo Grissom Summey.

Rev. Summey received his BSEET from Appalachian State University and his Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary. He was the former pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church and chaplain for Boys Scouts of America, Troop 159, Blue Ridge Council. He enjoyed running, playing guitar, reading and being with his family.

Survivors, in addition to his wife and parents, include a daughter, Becca Summey, and a son, Adam Summey, both of the home; and a sister, Josie S. Conner and husband, David, of Gastonia, NC.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 2:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 2703 Augusta Street, Greenville, 29605.

The family will be at the residence.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Thomas McAfee, Southeast

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Published by The Greenville News on Jul. 29, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Summey

34 Entries

Rev. Luke Mims

July 23, 2024

Charlie is truly missed. He was a beautiful soul.

Judy Henderson Abrams

August 5, 2013

I did not learn of Charlie's passing until Sunday morning. My heart was so saddened by the news but my first thought was I am sure mama was waiting to fall for Charlie again. She told that story so many times and each time she thought it was more fun than the time before. She thought so much of all of you while you were ministering to Harmony Methodist Church. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow but just be assured that one day you will all meet again.

August 1, 2013

I have such sweet memories of Charlie @ Harmony UMC. VBS was never the same after he dressed up as any character that was needed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God's Peace, Julia V. Sermons

Steve Bridges

July 31, 2013

I have known Charlie since the fourth grade when I moved to Gastonia. He was friend when I did not have a friend. We had many good times together through our younger years and one thing I can say, Charlie never changed. Even near the end, He was the same old Charlie I knew in my youth. I will always remember the good times, his crazy sense of humor, and the simple fact that he was a true friend. In life, good friends don't come along often and when they do, you appreciate them and the time spent with them. I had that kind of friendship with Charlie and I will miss him. God bless the family during this difficult time.

Beth Wingate

July 30, 2013

May God bless you and keep you as you celebrate a life well lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Mark and Beth (Hambright) Wingate

July 30, 2013

One of my dearest friends, brother and musician. We are deeply saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. I was honored to be his pledge brother in 1987 and a very close friend with him and his lovely wife Julie. Our prayers and hearts go out to Julie, Becca and Adam. We will miss you dear friend. He was an inspiration and friend to so many of us, touching lives all around those he met. The Auman family sends their sincere condolences. RIP my dear friend and I can't wait to see you again one day. You will be sorely missed!
Much love to you, Julie and the kids.
God Bless you all,
Jerome, Julie, Sarita and Maddox Auman

Maureen Stoudt

July 30, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Josie, we just got home from Canada and saw your post. Please know that we are thinking of you. Hugs to all. The Stoudt Family

July 30, 2013

We are sorry to hear about Charley. We remember the days you spent at Harmony in Ware Shoals. You are in our prayers.
Rick and Teresa Holland and Kennedi Smith.

Katrenia Bryson

July 30, 2013

Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, father and loved one. My daughter (T'Kashia) and I just heard of his passing yesterday. Mrs. Summey, T'Kashia and my family are praying for you and your family for the days ahead. May God continue to comfort you and your family during this time.

July 30, 2013

We are so sad to hear about Charlie passing away. Our Hearts go out to Julie,Becca,Adam and the rest of the family. We Loved Charlie, he was such a wonderful Man and Pastor. We will never forget when he Christen our Grandson James about 10 years ago. We had a lot of good times with Charlie and Family at Harmony UMC.
Charlie, REST IN PEACE, my friend.
We Love You,
Jim and Alice Hughes
Ware Shoals, S.C.

July 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Eventhough I have not lived in Gastonia for many years the news of friends that I grew up with has reached me where I have lived. The legacy that Charlie leaves behind is a true inspiration to all. I know he will be truly missed by his family and close friends, and those he touched in his ministry will be inspired to reach out to others. Blessings to you all.
Carla Fox Ferrell

Lynn Kuykendall

July 30, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was such a positive influence on so many lives. We missed you all so much at Pelzer UMC. You have my thoughts and prayers.

John & Doris McMakin

July 30, 2013

May God be with you all and comfort you as you mourn the loss of Charlie. He will be remembered with love, respect and true admiration.

July 29, 2013

I will never forget Charlie's warm friendship as we crossed through Erskine and through ordination together. He was a ministers minster and will be missed. Grace and Peace to his beautiful family. Rev. Luke Mims

Nancy Farrar

July 29, 2013

I am deeply sadden by the passing of Charlie. He was such a fine young man and went to school with my Trip and Angie. My heart breaks for you all and may God Bless you all during this most difficult of times.

July 29, 2013

When months ago I learned of Charlie's illness from my mother, I, of course, was greatly saddened and shocked! How could this be? Charlie was my younger brother, Steven Beam's classmate. I was in older sister, Josie's class.

Our families have been intertwined seemingly forever, Mother having gone to Dallas HS with Ernie, and she and my daddy, Albert Beam, who is deceased nearly 7 years now, being good friends and neighbors of Ernie and Jo for decades.

And yet, as I was two years ahead in school with Josie, I do not have a clear memory of Charlie's adolescence. I went away to college and law school and wound up in Charlotte after HS graduation.

Over the years I have most recently run into Ernie and Jo while out with Mom. But, as she told me the news of his death this morning, I shared this clear remembrance of Charlie in elementary school. It is as vivid to me now as if it happened yesterday.

I was with Josie in the Summey's side yard, just having walked home from school. Josie and I must have had some event to go to or I was simply invited over for dinner. We came upon Charlie who was intently looking up in a tree. Further, he was throwing a ball or something up into the tree as if to free another toy that had been inextricably and inexplicably caught up in the tree. Josie became impatient with him as she admonished her little brother that she was going to tell on him. This seemed to "fuel" Charlie's fire, as he, still throwing, began laughing and taunting both of us. It makes me smile as I see him now in my mind's eye.

This memory is what I will hold of Charlie in my heart. His "joie de vivre". I'm sure his young thunderous spirit is now calling our Supreme Spirit in God to smile and laugh, too.

All of my love to all of his great family,
Lisa

Lisa Beam Kintner
Charlotte, North Carolina

Jamie, Michelle, & Tyler Baughcome

July 29, 2013

Charlie will always have a very special place in our hearts. We will never forget his tears of joy when he baptized me and my son. Our hearts go out to Julie, Becca, and Adam during this very difficult time.

Sarah Brown

July 29, 2013

Praying for comfort and peace at this difficult time. Charlie was so thoughtful and helpful to my son, Hamilton, when he lost his Dad. Hamilton and Adam were in Scouts together. May God be with your family.

July 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Suzie Horn
Member of Sharon United Methodist Church

Nan (Binnarr) Carter

July 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this news. Charlie was one of my youth group leaders when I was a youth at Highland Park UMC (1994-2000). I will always be grateful for everything he did for me and the other former MYF members. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.

Andy Hunter

July 29, 2013

I remember lots of laughs and lots of theology over many lunches at Erskine Theological Seminary. What a beautiful man and an even more beautiful testimony to God's promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Thomas Brown

July 29, 2013

I am sad to hear of the passing of Charlie, I know God will give you the strength you need to get through this time of great sorrow.

Chuck & Polly Mierke

July 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know you long but you have touched our hearts in so many ways. You are in our prayers.

July 29, 2013

Julie, Becca, Adam. the Johns and Summey families,
I am so sorry about Charlie's passing. He was such a wonderful son, husband and father. You are all in my prayers.
Linda Dudley

Ashley Christopher

July 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers w the summey family Charlie was one of my favorite clients

David & Laura Hoff

July 29, 2013

Our sympathy and love for you during this difficult time...prayers for Christ's comfort.

Rev. Traci Smith-Bennett

July 28, 2013

Praying for God's grace, love and peace to surround all of you an during you comfort during this difficult time. Rev. Summey was a fine minister and upstanding gentleman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Blessings and Peace,
Rev. Traci Smith-Bennett

Leslie Ballard-Knutsen

July 28, 2013

Charlie has never been anything but kind as long as I have known him--even in high school when kindness was not always in "vogue". All of you, Charlie's family, church family, and friends are in my prayers. My sincerest condolences for your loss.

July 28, 2013

Jo, Ernie and family,my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Charlie has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, he has kept the faith. Cindy Crawford Paige, Raven Crawford Watt

James Grubb

July 28, 2013

May God comfort and guide you during this time of grief. My heart and prayers go out to all of Charlie's family and friends. I thank God for the opportunity to have gotten to know Charlie during our time together in seminary and ministry. And am greatly blessed to be counted as one of his friends. He will be greatly missed.
In Christ's Love,
Rev. James A. Grubb

CHARLES CLEMMER,Sr

July 28, 2013

We are praying , his grace and mercy,Brother Charles is with his LORD now. What wonderful Thing.

Love Always, Charles Ray & June Clemmer Sr.

Heather Cooper Hinson

July 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear that Charlie passed away. I remember him as a strong & determined person. I'm sure he gave his illness a run for its money! I pray that the Summey family clings to happy memories during this very difficult time.

Jennifer Godfrey (Tabone)

July 27, 2013

so very saddened by this news, but will always remember what a warm and welcoming heart he had! My love goes out to
our old friends- Becca, Adam, and Julie.

Lee Dillingham

July 27, 2013

We are so sad to hear of the passing of your husband. We will be lifting your family up in prayer.

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