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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

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Celebration Of Life

Jul. 26, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Redland Baptist Church

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Edward Summers Obituary

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 46 years of Betty Summers; father of Harold (Nancy), Nancy (Donn), and James Summers (the late JoAnne); stepfather of Gail and Jerry; brother of the late Peggy Holweck; grandfather of Larry Summers, Laura Strand, Michael Spaid, Amy Blanchard, Mindy Szekely, Nicole Greenway. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his first wife, Dora Mae (nee Pierce) Summers. A Celebration of Life will be held at Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Saturday July 26 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Redland Baptist Church or Mercy Ships.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 20, 2025.

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for Edward Summers

Jul

26

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Redland Baptist Church

6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD 20855

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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