Forrest R. Summers, 87, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Avon Place Nursing Home in Avon following a brief illness.
Mr. Summers was born in Fairmount , WV on September 18, 1932, the son of the late Harley L. and Opal L (nee Pethel) Summers. He moved to Ohio in 1964.
He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church in Lorain. He taught Sunday School. While in West Virginia, he was an active member of the Fellowship Baptist Church, where he lead singing and taught Sunday School.
He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporeal during the Korean War.
He worked as a Meat Manager at Rini Rego Grocery Store and previously had owned and operated his own semi truck. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Forrest is survived by sons Rodney A Summers and Mark F Summer both of Lorain, grandchildren Anna Marie Webb, Harley A. Summers, great grandchildren: Zachary Webb, Nickolas Webb, Alyssa Webb, Shawn Summers, Shane Summers, Sterling Summers and a sister Lois Guess, of Toledo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet G. (nee Sivnksty) Summers in 2001 and a daughter Debbie Ann Summers.
Friends may call on Friday, June 5, 2020 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Funerasl services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in the funeral home with Evangelist Jerry Svinksty, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Amherst Township with full military honors.
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