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▰ Reuben James Summerlin

Died July 06, … More Information
Reuben James Summerlin, born September 14, 1970 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 6, 2015 in Tennessee. Reuben was 44. Tags: #Lynchburg #Virginia #Reuben #Diana #Leah #Isaac #Phil #Aline #Signal #Sherry #Cohen #Houston #Texas #Joshua #Santa #Beach #Florida #Summerlin #Alex #Salt #City #Utah #Jack #Jake #Evan #Grayson #Bank #School #Memphis #University #Peace #Kyrgyzstan #Haiti #Chattanooga #United #South #Suva #Fiji #First #Church #Cycling
Obituary: Reuben James Summerlin, 44, died , 6 in Fiji when his bicycle was hit by an oncoming van. Since 2012 he has been Project Manager for Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme based in Suva, Fiji.


Born 14, 1970 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Reuben is survived by his wife Diana; daughter Leah; son Isaac ("Ike"); by his parents Phil and Aline Summerlin of Signal Mountain; and Sherry Summerlin and Ron Cohen of Houston, Texas; by his brothers Joshua Summerlin of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Dan Summerlin of Signal Mountain; and Alex Cohen of Salt Lake City, Utah. Reuben also is survived by nephews Jack, Jake, Evan and Grayson; by a large extended family, and a host of friends and colleagues across the world.


Reuben graduated from Red Bank High School in 1989 where in his senior year he was president of the student council. Following his graduation from Memphis State University, Reuben served in the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan for two years. He loved the people of Kyrgyzstan and chose to remain there for an additional two years, becoming involved in microfinance benefitting persons in underprivileged circumstances. Then he worked in Haiti for more than a year doing similar work.


In 2001 Reuben returned to Chattanooga, married, and worked as an international consultant on matters related to microfinance for the next several years. In 2012 he was chosen by the United Nations to develop and manage a new program in several South Pacific island nations. Reuben and his family then moved to Suva, Fiji, where the program was to be based. It now functions successfully.


Reuben was a member of First Christian Church, Chattanooga, and served as an elder prior to moving to Fiji.


An athlete, Reuben was a bicyclist, swimmer and runner. He participated in several triathlons, and was a leader in the Cycling Fiji organization.


A memorial service will be held at First Christian Church, Chattanooga, at a time to be named later when his family has returned to Chattanooga.

▰ Reuben James Summerlin

Died July 06, … More Information
Reuben James Summerlin, born September 14, 1970 entered Heaven's gates on July 6, 2015 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Reuben was 44.
Family members and close friends: , Jill Davis, Jennifer Rogers, Paula Barnett

▰ Otis Lamar Summerlin, Jr

Died July 11, … More Information
Otis Lamar Summerlin, Jr , born December 24, 1933 died on July 11, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee. Otis was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Margie ( Burns ) & Sidney Summerlin, Pam Bisi, Don & Margaret Guess, Gwendolyn Floccari

▰ Mr Daniel Price Summerlin

Died July 30, … More Information
Mr Daniel Price Summerlin, born January 9, 1969 entered into eternal rest July 30, 2017 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr was 48.

▰ Jim Leslie Summerlin

Died November 04, … More Information
Jim Leslie Summerlin, of Manchester, Tennessee, died on November 4, 1999. Jim was 55.
Obituary published: November 05, 1999 in "Smithfield H (NC)"

▰ Jim Bob Summerlin

Died November 02, … More Information
Jim Bob Summerlin, of Manchester, Tennessee, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home November 2, 1999. Jim was 55.
Obituary published: November 03, 1999 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Jewell (William) Summerlin

Died October 17, … More Information
Jewell (William) Summerlin, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, entered into eternal rest October 17, 2001. Jewell was 93.
Obituary published: October 18, 2001 in "Jackson S"

▰ Daniel Price Summerlin

Died July 30, … More Information
Daniel Price Summerlin, born January 9, 1969 passed from this life on July 30, 2017 in Tennessee. Daniel was 48.

▰ Catherine Aline Summerlin

Died September 04, … More Information
Catherine Aline Summerlin, born July 11, 1941 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 4, 2017 in East Ridge, Tennessee. Catherine was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Rick Wormwood, Karen Polson, Katie Frankfort

▰ Aline Fuselier Summerlin

Died September 04, … More Information
Aline Fuselier Summerlin, born July 11, 1941 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 4, 2017 in Tennessee. Aline was 76. Tags: #Hospice #Chattanooga #Director #Pastoral #Christian #Christ #Aline #First #Church #Birmingham #Alabama #Rome #Atlanta #Georgia #Moccasin #Mental #Oakdale #Louisiana #Linton #Mildred #Fuselier #Alines #Warren #Lucille #Marquez #Bond #Mamou #Reuben #Summerlin #Fiji #Daniel #Philip #Joshua #Santa #Beach #Forida #Dans #Scottie #Signal #Reubens #Diana #Leah #Jack #Jake #Evan #Northwestern #Natchitoches #Orleans #Theological #Baptist #Union #Ruston #Womens #Alexandria #Covenant #Phil #Gilvin #East #South #Road
Obituary: Aline Fuselier Summerlin, 76, died of Parkinsons Disease , 4, 2017.
Aline spent over 40 years in ministry of various kinds, 37 of those years in hospital chaplaincy work. She was a chaplain with Hospice of Chattanooga for nearly twenty years prior to her retirement at the end of 2013. For the last several of those years she was Director of Pastoral Services. An ordained minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Aline has been an active member at First Christian Church, Chattanooga since moving here with her family in 1985. She has served as an elder and chair of the elders. Alines ministry has included chaplaincy at hospitals in Birmingham, Alabama, Rome and Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga. In her early years in Chattanooga she was chaplain at Moccasin Bend Mental .
Born 11, 1941 in Oakdale, Louisiana, Aline was the daughter of Linton and Mildred Hamilton Fuselier. Her mother died within a week of Alines birth, so as an infant she became a member of the family of Warren and Lucille Marquez. Mrs. Marquez was a sister to Alines father. The Fuselier and Marquez families lived in the Bond community, a rural area between Oakdale and Mamou.
Aline was preceded in death by her birth parents and by all members of the Marquez family in which she grew up. More recently she lost two stepsons, Reuben James Summerlin, killed in a traffic accident in Fiji in 2015 and Daniel Price Summerlin, who died of cancer on 30, 2017.
She is survived by her husband, Philip Summerlin; son, Joshua (Sharon) of Santa Rosa Beach, Forida; Dans wife, Scottie of Signal Mountain; Reubens wife, Diana of Chattanooga; five grandchildren, Leah, Jack, Jake, Evan and Ike Summerlin.
Aline graduated from Northwestern State in Natchitoches, Louisiana and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She worked at the Baptist Student Union at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, Louisiana. Then for a number of years she was employed by the Womens Missionary Union, first in Alexandria, Louisiana; then in Birmingham, Alabama. completing her chaplaincy training in Birmingham in 1978, she was ordained to ministry in that city at Baptist Church of the Covenant.
Later in 1978 she married Phil, thereby instantly becoming not only a wife but stepmom to three young boys whom she helped raise to adulthood. In 1981, after the family moved to Rome, Georgia, Aline and Phil together functioned as co-interim ministers at First Christian Church, Rome, in addition to their work at a local hospital.
A memorial service celebrating Alines life will be held at 4 PM on , 17 at First Christian Church, Chattanooga with Rev. Brandon Gilvin officiating. Prior to the service the family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 PM .
are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga , 404 South Moore Road, East Ridge, TN.

▰ Shannon Summerhill

Died September 11, … More Information
Shannon Summerhill, born June 23, 1974 departed this life Sunday September 11, 2015 in Tennessee. Shannon was 41. Tags: #Stephanie #Sophie #Charlie #Vicki #Clayton #Sybil #Drew #Steven #Elise #Emma #Memphis #Memorial #Childrens #Hospital
Obituary: Shannon Summerhill, 41, of Drummonds, TN. passed away on , 11, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Stephanie Summerhill, a daughter, Sophie Summerhill, a son, Charlie Summerhill, parents, Vicki and Clayton Summerhill, a grandmother, Sybil Troxel, a brother, Drew Summerhill, a brother-in-law, Steven Sawyer, two nieces, Elise and Emma Summerhill, and an abundance of cousins, aunts, and uncles. Shannon not only loved to go fishing and love the outdoors, but also he loved his family. The family will receive friends and relatives on , 17th from 5-8pm at Memphis and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. The funeral will be on at 2pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

▰ Shannon Summerhill

Died September 11, … More Information
Shannon Summerhill, born June 23, 1974 passed away peacefully September 11, 2015 in Bartlett, Tennessee. Shannon was 41.
Family members and close friends: , Michael, Jennifer And Kids Troxel, Tondra Watkins, Kim Parisi, Jane Robertson, Stefanie Kutas, Brad And Melissa Sutherlen, Janis Vanderford Whitten, Fred Kernan, Teresa Hair, Rosalie Hall, Stacy & Debbie Sharp, Miranda Powell-thomas, Christina Lewis, Michael Scott, Brenda Warren, Jennifer Stettler

▰ Betty (Holland) Summerford

Died March 03, … More Information
Betty (Holland) Summerford, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on March 3, 2002. Betty was 71.
Obituary published: March 04, 2002 in "Huntsville Times (AL)"

▰ Arthur Coy Summerford

Died January 31, … More Information
Arthur Coy Summerford, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on January 31, 1999. Arthur was 93.
Obituary published: February 01, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Emma Sue (Tucker) Summerfield

Died October 09, … More Information
Emma Sue (Tucker) Summerfield, of Lake City, Tennessee, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 9, 2000. Emma was 65.
Obituary published: October 10, 2000 in "Oak Ridger"

▰ Emma Sue (Tucker) Summerfield

Died October 09, … More Information
Emma Sue (Tucker) Summerfield, of Lake City, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 9, 2000. Emma was 65.
Obituary published: October 10, 2000 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ David B Summerfield

Died July 11, … More Information
David B Summerfield, age 53 of Kingsport, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 11, 2001.
Obituary published: July 12, 2001 in "Kingsport T N"

▰ Willie James Jr Summerall

Died February 13, … More Information
Willie James Jr Summerall, age 70 of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday February 13, 2018.
Obituary published: February 14, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Lilyan (Taylor) Summerall

Died December 22, … More Information
Lilyan (Taylor) Summerall, of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 22, 2003. Lilyan was 84.
Obituary published: December 23, 2003 in "DecaturDaily (AL)"

▰ Lilyan (Taylor) Summerall

Died December 22, … More Information
Lilyan (Taylor) Summerall, age 84 of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 22, 2003.
Obituary published: December 23, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Gary Doncelle Summerall

Died July 22, … More Information
Gary Doncelle Summerall, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed from this life on July 22, 2000. Gary was 28.
Obituary published: July 23, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Harry Summer

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Betty (Evans) [Bargiacchi] Summer

Died February 06, … More Information
Betty (Evans) [Bargiacchi] Summer, of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 6, 2018. Betty was 88.
Obituary published: February 07, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Vernal (Paschal) Summeour

Died October 25, … More Information
Vernal (Paschal) Summeour went into the presence of the Lord on October 25, 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Obituary published: October 26, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Vernal (Paschal) Summeour

Died October 22, … More Information
Vernal (Paschal) Summeour went into the presence of the Lord on October 22, 2004 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Obituary published: October 23, 2004 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Sheila Ann (Koonce) Summary

Died April 11, … More Information
Sheila Ann (Koonce) Summary, age 53 of Memphis, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 11, 2000.
Obituary published: April 12, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Sarah Mildred Summarell

Died June 13, … More Information
Sarah Mildred Summarell, born October 26, 1919 died on June 13, 2010 in Tennessee. Sarah was 90.

▰ Gary D Summarell

Died September 26, … More Information
Gary D Summarell, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully September 26, 2000. Gary was 58.
Obituary published: September 27, 2000 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Gary D Summarell

Died September 25, … More Information
Gary D Summarell, 58, of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life September 25, 2000.
Obituary published: September 26, 2000 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Robert Wayne Summar

Died January 23, … More Information
Robert Wayne Summar, born December 22, 1925 entered eternal life January 23, 2010 in Tennessee. Robert was 84. Tags: #Hickory #Tennessee #Lindsay #Lucy #United #Army #Middle #State #University #Knoxville #Ridgedale #Church #Friendship #School #Assistant #Attorney #Chattanooga #Clerk #Master #Chancery #Hamilton #Supreme #Appeals #Rivermont #Club #Robert #Leslie #Barbara #Lisa #Tony #Johnna #Signal #Mark #John #Goetz #Ryan #Alexandra #Caroline #Katherine #Annalisa #Julia #Summar #East #Owens #Wylie #Vernon #Chancelor #Gravitt #Hospice #Oakwood #Building #Road #Crematory #Florist #South
Obituary: Robert W. Summar, a prominent attorney and longtime resident of Chattanooga went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on , 23, 2010. He was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee to the late Lindsay and Lucy Summar. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University and he received his law degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church and the Friendship School Class. He served as Assistant District Attorney in Chattanooga from 1958 to 1965 and then he served as Clerk and Master of Chancery Court in Hamilton and he retired as Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a member of Rivermont Golf Club.

He was preceded in death by infant son, Robert Summar Jr. and a daughter, Leslie Goetz.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Summar of Chattanooga; daughter, Lisa DAndrea and her husband Tony DAndrea of Chattanooga; son, Robert W. Summar II and his wife Johnna Summar of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; son-in-law, Mark Goetz; eight grandchildren, John Lee Goetz, Ryan David Goetz, Alexandra Summar Goetz, Caroline Elizabeth DAndrea, Katherine Summar DAndrea, Annalisa Marie DAndrea, Julia Margaret Summar and John Robert Summar.

services will be held on at 11:30 a.m. in the East Chapel of Chattanooga with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. Active pallbearers will be Tony DAndrea, Robert W. Summar II, Ryan David Goetz, Wylie Gross, Vernon Duckett, Chancelor Howell and Ed Gravitt. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Friendship School Class at Ridgedale Baptist Church. Interment will be in Chattanooga National with full military honors. The family will receive friends on from 4-7 p.m. at the East Chapel of Chattanooga . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37416 or to the Building Fund at Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com are by the Chattanooga , Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412.

▰ Rebecca (Johns) Summar

Died April 01, … More Information
Rebecca (Johns) Summar, age 81 of Nashville, Tennessee, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 1, 1999.
Obituary published: April 02, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Nelle Summar

Died April 18, … More Information
Nelle Summar went into the presence of the Lord on April 18, 2015 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Tags: #Robert
Obituary: Nelle passed away on , 18, 2015. Nelle was a resident of Smyrna, Tennessee at the time of passing. Nelle was married to Robert.

▰ Marlena B Summar

Died April 16, … More Information
Marlena B Summar, born May 22, 1942 gained her wings on April 16, 2016 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Marlena was 73.

▰ Marie T Summar

Died December 13, … More Information
Marie T Summar passed away December 13, 2001 in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Obituary published: December 14, 2001 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Marie T Summar

Died December 12, … More Information
Marie T Summar left this earth on December 12, 2001 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Obituary published: December 13, 2001 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Lames Ellis Summar

Died August 12, … More Information
Lames Ellis Summar, age 81 of Memphis, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2003.
Obituary published: August 13, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Kenneth Hall Summar

Died September 12, … More Information
Kenneth Hall Summar, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 12, 2000. Kenneth was 75.
Obituary published: September 13, 2000 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Jessie Lillian (Nixon) Summar

Died March 21, … More Information
Jessie Lillian (Nixon) Summar, age 79 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on March 21, 1999.
Obituary published: March 22, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Janet Elaine Summar

Died January 07, … More Information
Janet Elaine Summar died unexpectedly on January 7, 2000 at the age of 55 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Obituary published: January 08, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ H Frank Summar

Died May 18, … More Information
H Frank Summar, born October 8, 1924 departed this life Sunday May 18, 2013 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Summar was 88.

▰ H Frank Summar

Died May 18, … More Information
H Frank Summar, born October 8, 1924 entered Heaven's gates on May 18, 2013 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Summar was 88.

▰ Gordon L Summar

Died March 06, … More Information
Gordon L Summar left this earth on March 6, 2015 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Tags: #Gloria
Obituary: Gordon passed away on , 6, 2015. Gordon was a resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the time of passing. Gordon was married to Gloria.

▰ Frances Malone Summar

Died June 26, … More Information
Frances Malone Summar, age 89 of Fosterville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday June 26, 1999.
Obituary published: June 27, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Dorothy M Summar

Died February 21, … More Information
Dorothy M Summar, born August 2, 1921 joined the Lord February 21, 2014 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. DOROTHY was 92.

▰ Dorothy M Summar

Died February 21, … More Information
Dorothy M Summar, born August 2, 1921 died on February 21, 2014 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. DOROTHY was 92.

▰ Donna Jean (Emerson) Summar

Died June 28, … More Information
Donna Jean (Emerson) Summar, of Gates, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 28, 2000. Donna was 49.
Obituary published: June 29, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Clyde Summar

Died August 20, … More Information
Clyde Summar went into the presence of the Lord on August 20, 2014 in Ripley, Tennessee. Tags: #Mary
Obituary: Clyde passed away on , 20, 2014. Clyde was a resident of Ripley, Tennessee at the time of passing. Clyde was married to Mary.

▰ Bette Phillips Summar

Died October 26, … More Information
Bette Phillips Summar, born March 25, 1930 passed away peacefully October 26, 2015 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Bette was 85.

▰ Bette Summar

Died October 26, … More Information
Bette Summar, born March 25, 1930 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 26, 2015 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Bette was 85.

▰ Montavis K Sumlin

Died March 04, … More Information
Montavis K Sumlin, of Memphis, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2003. Montavis was 6.
Obituary published: March 05, 2003 in "Com-A"
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