C. Harold Summers

C. Harold Summers, 89, of Winfield, formerly of Mason County, went home to his Lord and Savior on September 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ruby (Devore) Summers of Winfield, brothers John and James “Pip” Summers of Winfield, sisters Esta Legue of Columbus, Ohio and Mae Payne of Rock Branch. Harold lived an abundantly fulfilled life surrounded by family and friends. He was a graduate of Winfield High School and Morris Harvey College; and a member of the Red House Bible Church. He had a passion for staying active as demonstrated by his many pursuits. Over the years he was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952, worked for Union Carbide, served as a U.S. rural mail carrier in Putnam County for 25 years, was owner/operator of the Winfield Wrecker Service, was owner/operator of the corner Texaco station, served on the Selective Service Board for 10 years receiving presidential recognition in 1978, served on the Putnam County Board of Education for 9 years, served as a member on the Putnam Health Board, Community Park Board, WVU Extension Service, V.F.W., American Legion and an over 50 year member of Kanawha Valley AF & AM #36. He was a self-taught musician and enjoyed picking and grinning with friends and family. Additionally, he served as Putnam County Clerk for 12 years and was a long-time businessman investing in the growth of Putnam County. In later years, he enjoyed staying active in and around the farm on which he grew up, tending to his cattle, cats, dogs, and donkey; and various business ventures. He was a true-blue husband, father and friend. Harold is survived by wife of 65 years, Georgia Terry Summers; daughters, Penny (Jon) Fisher, Peggy (Alan) Deweese, and Beth (Doug) Pitzer; beloved grandchildren, Jonny (Samantha) Fisher and Jarrod (Rebecca) Summers of Winfield, and Melinda (Tyler) Bickel of Burlington, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Eli, Edward, Kimberly and Toby; with three great-grandchildren on the way. Also survived by sister, Garnet Shawkins of So. Charleston; and caretakers, Jackie McLane and Wanda Shafer. Funeral service will be held at 2:00, Saturday, October 1st at Chapman Funeral Home in Winfield with the Revs. Greg Blake and Ronnie Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Bowcott Cemetery at Mt. Union United Methodist Church in Mason County. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00, Friday, September 30. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Red House Bible Church building fund, 51 Warner Lane, Red House, WV 25168 or Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387. Visit his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralhomes.com to share memories with the family. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located in Winfield, WV is honored to serve the Summers family.

C. Harold Summers

March 14, 1927 - September 27, 2016