Thursday, March 8, 1945 - Monday, February 10, 2014
Rev. G. Larry Summers of Slocomb went home to be with his Lord Monday, February 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 68.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, at First Baptist Church of Slocomb. Burial will follow in the Slocomb City Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Rev. Summers was born March 8, 1945 in Lancaster County, PA to the late John L. and Velma Graver Summers. A true Christian with a kind and gentle spirit, Rev. Summers faithfully proclaimed the gospel of Christ for over 43 years and pastored churches in New York, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. He was a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather who will be deeply missed.
In addition to his parents, one sister, Bonnie Metzler preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Judy Hayes Summers, Slocomb; one daughter, Toni T. Blankenship (Eddie), Newnan, GA; two sons: Todd L. Summers (Sharon), Slocomb and Toby L. Summers, Falconer, NY; two sisters: BeBe Martin, Ephrata, PA and Becky Peters, Elizabethtown, PA; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
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Add Your OwnDear Terry,Helen and the Summers family, We are so sorry about the passing of Larry. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. We love you. Glenda and Larry
With loving memories of the man who blessed so many people, brought so many to the Lord and baptized my son. Larry will be remembered with warmth. Our prayers to Judy and the family at this time. See you in the Light, Pastor...
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of Rev. Larry Summers. Heaven gained a great man who has become and Angel of our father in heaven. With all my Love to the family. Rhonda Mitchell
Dear Judy and Family Thank you for sharing Larry with our Choir at The Hartford First Methodist. I will always remember the fun times we had at practice and how he was always smiling. He never let him being Baptist keep him from helping us Methodist sing loud and clear for the Lord. Love and God Bless Nancy
Judy and Family,my condolences to all of you. My fondest memory of Larry is when he sang the song about stepping in the water and he would step into the water. What a wonderful voice and man. Joyce Thompson
May God comfort you and your family with His peace and strength. Praying for you in fondness and friendship, particularly at this sad time. We love you!
God got him an angel who already had wings, No more pain and he has reached the destination planned from the beginning. I hope God wraps His arms about each person who was honored just by knowing Larry and having him in their life even if only for a moment. We will always remember Larry with love and be thankful for the moment, and the love for Christ he shared with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you celebrate Larry's life, the joy, the strength and compassion that just seemed to come natural to him. God Bless.
I took care of your husband at SAMC room 381. We talked a great deal about his trains, ministry in NY, because I am from NY also. I am glad I had the opportunity to take care of Larry Summers and to talk with Judy. I am sorry for your loss. I had always planned on taking the grandkids to see his trains, they would of liked that. Until we meet again. Donna Rexford.
I took care of your husband at SAMC room 381. We talked a great deal about his trains, ministry in NY, because I am from NY also. I am glad I had the opportunity to take care of Larry Summers and to talk with Judy. I am sorry for your loss. I had always planned on taking the grandkids to see his trains, they would of liked that. Until we meet again. Donna Rexford.
Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. If we can help in any way please let us know. Greg and Marian Vann
Please know of both my sorrow and my joy upon learning of Larry's homegoing. He was a fellow pastor, a great prayer partner, and a dear friend. Although I will miss him in this life, I rejoice at the prospect of greeting him again in heaven. "For now we know in part, but then we shall know, even as we are known." Larry, now you know. Your hope has been fulfilled, your faith has been rewarded, your perfection is complete. To Larry's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May you know the peace that passes understanding, and may the God of all comfort surround you with his spirit. Rev. James D. Witherington, Jr. Jamestown, NY
Dear Judy and Family, I have never been good at expressing my condolences at time such as this. All I can do is tell you of the extreame sorrow I have in my heart. You and Larry are very loving people and it is very easy to share my love with you. My only regret is, I wish I had spent a lot more time with you both. I look at God as the lucky one, for he is now in the presence of one of his very special people. May God bless and comfort you and all of your beautiful family. Steve
Dear Judy and family, Will always remember the warm hospitality you and Pastor Larry extended when we visited your church and the atmosphere of praise and encouragement that you nurtured. Deepest thanks for your partnership in making possible the Great Southern Tier Prophecy Conference and for promoting the love of His Word and the truth of Scripture prophecy among His people wherever you ministered. Pastor Larry was a faithful and true brother and will be sorely missed. Looking forward to that time when we will all celebrate together again and praise His Name forever. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. In His love, Mary
Judy and family, I am greatly saddened by your loss. He served the Lord well in many places, including Pinckard Baptist Church. I heard about his sicknes at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where Larry was loved also. May the Lord comfort you as only He can. I know Larry is singing in the presence of the Lord, now and for eternity.
We had not seen the obituary for Larry and are so sorry we missed the funeral.
Our hearts go out to you as you adjust to a life without Larry.
He served the Lord faithfully and is now enjoying heaven.
May God give you the peace and comfort you need.
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