John Columbus Summers of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on July 25, 1937 in Moyers, Oklahoma to John Earl and Mary L. (Shilling) Summers and went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 85.
He is survived by:
Three daughters:John Columbus Summers
Lisa Summers of Norman, Oklahoma
Mary Alma Pickle and husband Bobby of Heavener, Oklahoma
Johnna Carpenter and husband Michael of Cameron, Oklahoma
One son:
Clark Summers and wife Tama of Heavener, Oklahoma
Eight grandchildren:
Mary Edwards and husband Tom, Lindsay Painter and husband Tim, Brenn Hardin and husband Brock, Karlee Tucker, Gracie Summers, Havyn Summers, Jeren Pickle, and Kanan Summers
Seven great-grandchildren:
Mattox Painter, Moriah Painter, Mason Painter, Maddon Painter, Noah Hardin, Khloe Hardin, and Phoebe Hardin
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Earl and Mary L. Summers; and his wife, Frances Summers.
John graduated from Antlers High School. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He married Frances Webster in Moore, Oklahoma on July 20, 1963. They moved to Heavener in 1966, where they resided for 57 years and raised four children.
He ran Summers Truck Stop and Auto Sales. John was a member of Heavener First Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He lived his life for the Lord and you could always find him reading his Bible.
John enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed being in Finley on the family land, where he loved to hunt and fish. He always enjoyed going to watch his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participate in all of their activities.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023 at Heavener First Baptist Church in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Brock Hardin, Pastor Tim Painter, and Mr. Gary Youree officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Brandon Higgs, John Antu, Colton Milam, Pat Cogburn, Derek Higgs, Daylan Henderson, Lucas Black, and Eddie Freeman.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jerry Don Smith, Joey Clubb, Ray Barker, Jim Bolton, Hank Stripling, Clifford Shilling, Carl Shilling, and Ron Higgs.
Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Monday.
The family will visit with friends from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in honor of John to Gideon International Bibles.
To sign John’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com
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