James G. Summers (1866-1945)

SUMMERS, GREGG, CURRENT, STAUF

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/16/2012 at 20:46:57

Maquoketa Community Press, March 8, 1945

JAMES G. SUMMERS

James G. Summers, 78, well known Jackson County farmer, died at his home near Nashville, Tuesday morning at 10:45. Mr. Summers had enjoyed good health until two years ago. Since that time he has had several attacks and following his last one a week before his death, he continued to grow weaker.

Funeral services will be held this Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. in the Harrison Funeral home. The Rev. C. Edward Holyoke will officiate and burial will be at Buckhorn cemetery with committal service in charge of Helion Lodge, A. F. & A. M.

James Gregg Summers, son of Caleb and Nancy Gregg Summers, was born on the old Summers homestead at Nashville on July 6, 1866. He was educated in the Buckhorn School, now known as the South Fork School, where his own children were also educated.

In 1891 he was united in marriage to Ada E, Current. To this union three sons were born, of whom Clifford passed away in 1916. The couple has always lived on the home farm. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Laurel H. Summers of Hurstville and Markel on the home place., one sister Mrs. Eva Stauf of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two grandchildren, James and Donna Sue Summers; and several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Helion Lodge No. 36; Bath Kol Chapter No. 94, Royal Arch Masons; Tancred Commandery No. 40, Knights Templar; Demolay Consistery 32nd degree, Clinton, Iowa; Kaaba Shrine Davenport; Maple Leaf Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

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