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Frank Andrew Summers

1931 - 2018

Frank Andrew Summers obituary, 1931-2018, Marietta, GA

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

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H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel

1157 Old Canton Road NE

Marietta, Georgia

Frank Summers Obituary

Frank Andrew Summers, March 1, 1931-March 22, 2018

Frank was born and grew up in King's Mountain, North Carolina. He attended Blue Ridge Preparatory School in Hendersonville, N.C., where he was senior class president and valedictorian. Frank attended college at The Georgia Institute of Technology and graduated with honors in Industrial Engineering. After graduation, he worked for the Humble Oil Company in Texas, then for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Virginia. He subsequently served in the Korean War as a Ist Lieutenant Company Commander. After the war, Frank returned to Georgia Tech to earn a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering. He eventually settled on commercial real estate as his career, working for the Scott Hudgins Company, where he served as Executive Vice President of Sales for five years. He then started his own firm, Frank A. Summers, Co. He was a loving husband to his wife, Claire, of 56 years. Frank loved his church, charitable giving, and golfing. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. He is survived by his wife, Claire Summers, his daughter, Virginia Claire Summers, his son, Frank Randolph Summers, and his niece, Bonnie Hinnant Miller. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 29, at 11:00 AM at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 4814 Paper Mill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067. The family will receive guest one hour prior to the service at the Church.

Summers, Frank Andrew

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2018.

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Virginia Herndon

March 27, 2018

I am sad to learn of Frank's passing. I well remember the stories Frank and my father told about the happy times they shared as cousins growing up in Kings Mountain and later as classmates at Blue Ridge.
Charlie and I hold your family in our thoughts.

Patricia Herndon Whiteside

March 27, 2018

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry that I am unable to attend but will be there in spirit.

CAW

March 27, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Frank. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4.

Charlotte Cahoon

March 26, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I can not attend the service but please accept my condolences.I will keep your family in my prayers.
Charlotte Herndon Cahoon

March 26, 2018

May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with family and friends to see you through this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

Loretta Cozart

March 26, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Like Frank, I have interest in the history of Kings Mountain. He was very willing to share what he knew and I will always be grateful for the kindnesses shown to me.

CW

March 26, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Frank. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort. Matt 5:4

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Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

4814 Paper Mill Rd., Marietta, GA

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1157 Old Canton Road NE, Marietta, GA 30068

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