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Charles Summers Obituary

Charles Eugene Summers, 96, died peacefully at home Monday, November 5, 2001. He was born on July 26, 1905 in Raleigh to Oscar and Jennie Powell Summers. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1972 after 32 years ofservice.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Iris Collins Summers.
Survivors include his sister, Margaret Summers Davis of Boca Raton, FL; 12 nieces and nephews; special neighbors, Sallie and Gene Jordan.
Memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with interment to follow at Montlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home at St. Mary's Street.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer on Nov. 7, 2001.

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