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David Summerlin Obituary

David Carroll Summerlin Jr., 56, 1340 Baez St. died at Rex Hospital, Monday evening surrounded by his family. David was born in Goldsboro and son of David Carroll Summerlin Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Culbreth who now reside in Durham. He graduated from Charles B. Aycock in 1971 and then attended Wayne Community College and UNC- Chapel Hill. David worked as a Materials Planner at IBM in Research Triangle Park. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 pm at Princeton Cemetery, 210 East Dr. Donnie H. Jones Jr. Road with the Rev. David J. Goehring (Highland United Methodist) officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at the residence of David & Elecia Butts from 6:30-8:30pm at 3614 Swann Drive, Raleigh. Mr. Summerlin was a member of Highland United Methodist Church and an avid duck hunter and member of Ducks Unlimited since the early 80’s. He served as Area Chairman in Washington, NC, next as District Chairman for District 16 since 1988, which included Wake County and the Raleigh area. He received the Distinguished Service Award in 1991, the Top Flight Award for the Most Outstanding Volunteer in the Central Region of NC in 2006 and then the Jerry P. Langdon Award for Outstanding Volunteer in the Raleigh Chapter in 2008. He was preceded in death by his grandparents David C. and Sally Summerlin and Leora and Horace Culbreth and in-laws Anne T. and Duncan Alexander Hutchinson Jr. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his wife of 29 years, Anne Lloyd Hutchinson Summerlin and his two sons, David Carroll Summerlin III and Lloyd Alexander Summerlin both of Raleigh. Three brothers; Gene Neal Summerlin, William Robert Summerlin (Lynda) both of Durham and Thomas Ray Summerlin (Lisa) of Oxford. In addition, he had one niece and several nephews as well as a large extended family. Flowers will be accepted however; memorials can be made to one of the following; Ducks Unlimited in care of RJ Blondeau 914 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC 27607, Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Road Raleigh, NC 27607, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 4100 Guess Road Durham, NC 27712 or the American Kidney Fund 6200 Ross Dale Road Doraville, GA 30340. Arrangements by Evergreen Memorial Service, Goldsboro and condolences may be made through www.evergreenmemorialservice.com.

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Published by The News & Observer on Nov. 11, 2009.

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November 13, 2009

Ann, we are so sorry to hear about David. We use to enjoy playing golf with him at Green Hill. I know you and the boys will miss him greatly.
Billy and Candy Dement

November 13, 2009

Ann, I want to tell you that several of David's friends at IBM & Lenovo have expressed to me how sad they are to learn of his passing. He was very well liked and respected. Whenever I would talk with David, we would discuss sports (usually UNC), politics (we voted alike),and he always had a joke or would tell me about a funny Andy of Mayberry rerun and we would have a good laugh. David will be remembered and missed ! God bless you and your family ! Bob Tinsley

November 13, 2009

Anne,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember when you and David met at Northern Telecom and fell in love. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathy K. Pearce

November 11, 2009

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Can't help but remember those times that our families were growing on Green Street in Louisburg.God Bless all of you and keeping his touch on David through his illness. Love to all, Kevin,Debbie,Brian,Jeremy and Dare

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