Richard Summey Obituary
Born on March 14, 1943, in Hendersonville, NC. He was a son of the late Hicks Albert Summey and the late Rose Evelyn Huggins Summey of Finley Cove Road in Hendersonville, NC. After graduating from East Henderson High School in East Flat Rock, NC, he received degrees from Brevard College, East Tennessee State University and the University of Virginia. While at Brevard College, he lettered in three sports: basketball, track and cross country.
Mr. Summey was a teacher, an elementary, middle and high school principal. He served as principal of Pine Ridge Middle School in West Columbia, SC, Brookland-Cayce High School in Columbia, SC, and retired as principal of Georgetown High School in 2001. He was passionate about his work as a principal and loved to see his students achieve in school and life. After he retired, he worked as a consultant with Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Mr. Summey was an avid sports fan. He followed the University of North Carolina Tarheels basketball team since he was a teenager. He was also a follower of the South Carolina Gamecock football team. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Marla Rhett Moberly Meredith of Georgetown, who he loved dearly; two grandchildren, Cole Meredith and Carson Meredith both of Georgetown; a special, friend, Bob Davis of Lexington; one niece, Robin Hulsey; and one nephew, Scott Summey.
He was preceded in death by a brother, H. M. Summey.
Memorials may be made to Valley Hill Baptist Church, 118 School Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
Memorial services will be held at 6 PM, Friday, May 3, 2024, at First Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com
Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242
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Frankie Garrett
May 8, 2024
Glover and Lemuel sharing their Mobile home for a week when I arrived in Johnson City to enroll at ETSU.
Angela still
May 4, 2024
What a wonderful man and principal! I would see him often the past seven years. He actually knew his students: their interests, family, etc. when I think back to my high school days, he is one of the images I see. Everyone loved him, and he is one of the reasons I became an educator. All educators should aspire to be the kind of educator he was.
Angela Still
Peyton L.
May 3, 2024
Mr. Summey was a wonderful Principal at GHS - he was very kind during my senior year after my father passed. May his memory be a blessing.
Jason m Gause
May 1, 2024
I will never forget you Mr. Summey. Thank you for everything. Jason M. Gause, class of 1996, GHS
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Tammy Graham
April 30, 2024
Mr. Summer was my middle school principal. He was always smiling and you could tell he loved working with the students at PRMS. I´ve had the opportunity to see him over the years and he was always so happy to see his former students and how well we did in our lives. He will be missed. Sending love and prayers for the family.
Robin Bowers Crapps
April 30, 2024
Mr Summey was one of the sweetest men I've ever known. He was an outstanding principal at Brookland Cayce High School,I had the privilege of being around him every morning in 1984 as a Senior officer. His smile and hugs were always welcomed.
He was a humble man and always there for each one of us. He always took time to listen and he definitely cared for his students and faculty.
There really hasn't been a day after I graduated that I haven't thought about him. I treasure my memories of him and so very thankful I had such a kind individual to lead me into my future.
As we celebrate our 40th Reunion on
May 18th we will definitely hold him close in our hearts and memories.
I will always adore you Mr Summey. Thank you for loving us, Until I see you again, May the Lord be shining his grace upon you in heaven now.
Lifting his family and friends up during this time. He left behind a beautiful legacy and I will admire him always.
God bless each of you.
With much love,
Robin and Ronnie Crapps
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