Troy Tim Summers Sr.

Troy Tim Summers Sr. of Berryville, Ark., passed away Sept. 10, 2014, at the age of 97 years. He was born July 22, 1917, to James Robert and James Nora Frances (Wierick) Summers. Tim retired from Kraft Foods. He loved his grandchildren and his farm. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He is survived by two sons, Vernon and wife, Venita Summers, of Berryville, Ark., Tim and wife, Peggy Summers Jr. of Bentonville, Ark.; one daughter-in-law, Karen Summers of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; one sister, Jessie and husband, Carroll Smith, of Harrison, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Angie, Amy, Sandy, Jill, Leslie, Trina, Craig and Matt; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends. On Aug. 27, 1938, he was united in marriage with Blanche May Swofford, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his parents, James Robert and James Nora Summers; son, Loren Summers; siblings, Cara, Carson, Roy, Bernice and Johnny, and two infant siblings. Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel, with Mr. Brent Beale officiating. Interment will follow at the Berryville Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be sent to ALS Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.