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William Summers Obituary

William "Bill" M. Summers HOLLYWOOD, SC - William "Bill" M. Summers, 51, of Hollywood, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 21, 2014. There will be a Gathering of Friends Sunday, August 24, 2014 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, August 25, 2014, in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 5412 Highway 165 at 6:00 p.m. William "Bill" was born May 15, 1963 in Bluefield, West Virginia, son of the late Ronald King Summers and Patsy Ruble Summers. Bill was a graduate of Bluefield College, a Certified Flooring Inspector and former owner of S & S Carpets. He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Church and also attended The Chapel of the Holy Spirit. He served as an Air Minister for WKCL Radio and was the former music director for Ravenel Baptist Church. He was the WMUMC Upward Basketball Coach. He is survived by his son, Alexander "Alex" McKinley Summers of Hollywood, SC; aunt, Juanita Ruble Marrs (Bill) of Bluefield, VA; uncle, Kenneth Summers (June) of Maggie Valley, NC; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Former spouse, Beth Sessions Summers of Mt. Pleasant, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 5412 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449 and/or Ravenel United Methodist Church, C/O Mike Sistare, 5736 Gadsen Street, Ravenel, SC 29470. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2014.

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August 26, 2014

Jessie and Beth-So sorry to hear of Bill's death! You are in my prayers. Love to All---Dick Redden

Cynthia Smith

August 25, 2014

My heart is so saddened! A great man Mr. Bill Summers was. Was like family to me. I've known him for 23yrs. Lord may you give this family comfort in this time of sorrow. Will keep them in my prayers....

Lionel & Cecelia Jenkins

August 24, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Alex and the entire family. May God comfort you now and in the difficult days ahead.

Todd Rooker

August 23, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 23, 2014

The loss of a wonderful individual. I feel privileged to have known him for a short time in his life. Will be missed terribly by his friends and family. RIP

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