Vance Summers

Mr. Vance Jackson "Jack" Summers, 84, of 6733 NC 61 North passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Carriage House. Mr. Summers was born July 26, 1925 in Guilford County to the late J. H. and Lydia Shepherd Summers. Mr. Summers was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired as a cook from Guilford County Prison Farm and a member of Friedens Lutheran Church. He was instrumental in forming the Fire District # 28 Volunteer Fire Dept. and was the chief there for many years. He enjoyed farming, pier fishing, serving as a volunteer fireman, western square dancing, church activities and eating out before Alzheimers set in. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Doris Osborne Summers of the home, sons; Dean Bonnie Summers and Randy Doris Ann Summers both of Gibsonville, grandchildren; Amby Jordan, Clint Summers, Dusty Summers, Dakota Summers, four great grandchildren, a brother George Mamie Summers of Gibsonville, sisters; Mae Lewis and Ruby Huffines both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Willie "Bill" Summers. The funeral will be held 4:00 PM Saturday at Friedens Lutheran Church by Pastor Raymond Petrea. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, 6001 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.