Rockdale,TX Class of 1965
old address:
709 Grubb Circle
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-285-9138
Judy Ann Summers
Email:  judy_s65@yahoo.com
Judy Ann Summers Sales
1305 Rivercrest Drive
Mesquite, TX 75181
Spouse: Gary Sales
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James "Sam" Summers
(November 17, 1925 - March 16, 2011)

James "Sam" Summers was born November 17, 1925 in Houston, Texas and was the son of William Burton and Birdie Lee (Harris) Summers.

James was raised in Milano then moved to Houston where he inlisted in the U. S. Navy and served during WW II. After his service he moved to Rockdale and started to work for The Rockdale Reporter and worked at the Reporter for 64 years as a printer. He and Tommie Lee Stewart were married on November 24, 1943 in Richmond, Texas. He is a member of the Milam County Church of Christ. He enjoyed 42, flying his control line planes, hunting and fishing.

James passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the Scott & White Hospital in Temple. He reached the age of 85 years, 3 months and 29 days.

He is preceded in death by 6 brothers, Horance Lawrence (Monk) Summers, Willis Burton (Bill) Summers, Earl Summers, Robert L. Summers, Ralph Summers, Sr., and Emmett Summers. Sister, Laura Louise Story. Son-in-law, Gary Sales. Parents, William Burton and Birdie Lee Summers.

Surviving his Wife, Tommie Summers of Rockdale. Son, James Summers and his wife Miranda of Caldwell. Daughter, Judy Sales of Rockdale. Grandchild, Travis Sales and wife Genny of Mesquite, Texas. Great Grandchild, Bruce Eric Sales of Mesquite.

Services will be graveside at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sandy Creek Cemetery between Rockdale and Milano. Visitation will be Saturday 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

2011-03-17Memorials can be made to Sandy Creek Cemetery, c/o Travis Yoakum, 256 CR 360, Milano, Texas 76556
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