McGarvey Gary Summers

McGarvey “Mac” Gary Summers age 91 born in Brookville, Indiana and resident of Lakeland, Florida went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness at Lakeland Regional Hospital.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Genevieve “Genny” E. Summers in 2019. His parents Lafayette and Eva B. Summers, a brother John H. Summers, sisters Shelby Jess and Mary (Summers) Hanks in 2020.
Survived by his brother Herbert (Evelyn) Summers of Tennessee, brothers-in-law Lawrence (Bev) Williams and Lester (Barb) Williams of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews in Ohio. Loving father of Gary L. Summer, Shirley (Carl) Mt Castle, Larry E. Summers, Dana A. Summers, joyful grandfather to Jason L. and Dallas A., Dannielle L. and Stephanie T. (Marco) Hernandez, and Kaitlin, and adored his great- grandchildren. They could do no wrong.
A Korean War Veteran in the Marines he was trained in Parris Island and served 39 months. A Ham Radio Operator, golfer, held 2 patents and owned 2 corporations. He worked at multiple companies in technical positions. For fun he helped his dear friend Roman Szpur invent medical items still in use today. At 17 he gave his heart to the Lord and served in Church of God positions throughout his life. He lived what he believed. Known for his quiet dignity and contagious laugh all the while giving God the glory for his achievements. He believed life wasn’t what you owned but how you could use your possessions to help others. He also believed the Bible was not a book of stories but of ordinary people who did extraordinary things because they allowed God to guide them. We have lost a true gem but he has gained a crown.
Acts 11:24 For he was a good man full of the holy ghost and of faith and much people were added to the Lord.
His favorite scripture was “Be still and know that I am God”.
Rest in joy Daddy.

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