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James Summers Obituary
James Aubrey Summers
James Aubrey Summers, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD early Friday morning on April 21, 2023. He was a loving widower, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Born September 10, 1932, he was a native Washingtonian who attended BCC High School and later graduated from The George Washington University (GWU). He went on to become a partner at J. Paul Oehman and Company CPA. He and his first wife, Barbara Howard Summers, raised their three children in Bethesda and Potomac, MD.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Summers; his sisters, Susan (Stanley) Mills and Ginger (Duncan) Albright; his two sons, Richard Summers (widowed) and Steven (Christine) Summers; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and great friends.
Graveside service will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 a 10 a.m. (Those wishing to attend should assemble at the front entrance by 9:45 a.m.) The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the American Heart Association. Please view and sign the family guest book at:
www.PumphreyFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Peter B and Cristine T Reilly
June 7, 2023
Dearest Summers families - we are saddened to learn the news of Jim Summers passing. May all of you find some comfort in knowing he know rests in the peace of Christ's sleep. Pete, Crissy, Brendan, Bridget and Conor Reilly
John and Jeanine Mingos
May 15, 2023
Dear Ruth and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our sincerest
condolences. Know that we are thinking of you,
Mingos
May 4, 2023
Sorry about the loss. John and Jeanine Mingos
American Heart Association
April 27, 2023
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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