Marvin Leon Summers, Jr. Obituary (1923 - 2015)

Marvin Leon Summers, Sr. was the eldest of six children born to Leolan and Bertha Summers. He was born on Dec. 6, 1923 in Trenton, TN. He grew up working on the farm beginning as early as age 3, accompanying his mother to the cotton fields. He grew up learning to farm the land for which he developed a great love. He graduated from Bells High School in 1942. He married Roxane Fife on December 3, 1944 in Corinth, MS. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in 2014. After marriage he worked at Firestone in Memphis until he went to work at International Harvester in 1949. He worked at harvester for 30 years before retiring at age 56. During their early years of marriage he also continued to farm at Eads, TN; and Roxane ran a small country store on the land. After retiring from International Harvester he built a home in Holladay, TN where he farmed and raised cattle. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling throughout the United States with friends. Marvin's family includes his wife, Roxane Summers; his son, Marvin Leon Summers, Jr., married to Belinda Summers; his grandson Michael Lee Summers; his daughter Susan Summers Cooper married to Earnest H. Cooper; his granddaughter Rachael Cooper and grandson Clarke Cooper. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Leolan and Bertha Summers; his sisters Audrey Summers, Jewel Wisdom; and brother Adron Summers. His surviving siblings are Robert Summers and Douglas Summers. Marvin Leon Summers, Sr. died 8/5/2015. A graveside service will for Mr. Summers will be held at 2:30 pm Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Belleview Cemetery in Bells, TN.