Matthew Leroy Summers

Matthew Greenwood Leroy Summers Matthew Leroy Summers, 56, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born in Oakland, California and was the beloved son of Patricia and Leroy Summers. Matthew attended Greenfield Central High School and later pursued higher education at Indiana Business College.

Matthew had a diverse and vibrant personality that drew people to him. Standing at an impressive height of 6 foot 7 inches, he was often the tallest person in the room, yet remained approachable and kind. His charisma and good sense of aesthetics made him a sought-after friend, especially when a second opinion was needed. Matthew had a confident and helpful nature, always willing to lend a hand to those in need.

One of Matthew's passions was cheering on the Indianapolis Colts. He also had a deep appreciation for travel, with Lake Tahoe being one of his favorite destinations. Matthew was a faithful individual, having been brought up in the Christian faith at Bradley United Methodist Church in Greenfield. As an adult, he actively followed Christ and even ran the soundboard at Emmanuel Christian Church in Greenwood for a period of time.

Professionally, Matthew had a successful career as a Sales Consultant and Finance Manager at several local car dealerships, including Dave Mason Mitsubishi, Ed Martin Acura, and Dreyer and Reinbold BMW in Greenwood. Alongside his father, he also owned his own home mortgage company before returning to the automotive business with Dreyer and Reinbold BMW.

In his leisure time, Matthew indulged in his passion for audio and video. He was an early adopter of all things electronic and installed a commercial-grade video projection system in his home theater, showcasing his enthusiasm for technology.

Matthew was preceded in death by his first wife of more than 28 years, Lisa Summers (nee Shuck), mother Patricia Summers, and his grandparents Alice and Lawrence Summers from Modesto, California, and Mildred and Dale Peter from Greenfield, Indiana.

Matthew is survived by his loving wife, Sophie, father Leroy Summers, siblings Caroline and Andrew, as well as Lisa's parents Leonard and Martha Shuck. Matthew will be dearly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

Matthew will be remembered for his charismatic nature, kind heart as well as his love for his family, friends, and community. His impact on the lives of those who knew him will be cherished forever.

A Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:00 noon at Bradley United Methodist Church 210 W Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. All are welcome.