Lemuel Jackson Summerlin Jr.

Lemuel “Lemmie” Jackson Summerlin Jr. November 4, 1944 – September 30, 2022 77 years young SERVICES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED Lemmie Summerlin was born on November 4, 1944 in Edgecombe County to the late Lemuel Jackson Sr. and Estelle Summerlin. He worked on the farm with his family until graduating from West Edgecombe High School in 1962. He began his employment at Carolina Telephone working in the mail room in 1963. He worked with the telephone company through multiple mergers and buyouts. He worked as a lineman, telephone and pbx installer, supervisor and technical support before his retirement in 2008. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves from 1967-1972 and received an honorable discharge. On February 8, 1964, Lemmie married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Worrell. They were married for over 58 years. They raised three sons, Jeffrey, Eric and Brad. Lemmie enjoyed spending time with family and the outdoors. He spent many hours fishing and hunting through the years and passed his passion for the outdoors onto his sons. On many occasions he spent time with his grandchildren hunting and fishing as well. He enjoyed holiday gatherings and cookouts with family and over 50 years of summer family vacations to Currituck. Lemmie was a servant to the West Edgecombe community through many years of his life. He served with West Edgecombe Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. There were many lives touched in the community through his service. He served by helping put on tractor pulls, bi-annual brunswick stew cooks, and much more. He was a long time member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Rocky Mount where he attended with his family and raised his children. He developed many friendships while attending and participating in church activities. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lemuel Summerlin Sr. and Estelle also his sister Betty Joyce Summerlin. He is survived by his wife Barbara, sons Jeffrey Summerlin (April), Eric Summerlin (Kimberly), Brad Summerlin (Paige), grandchildren Ashley, Megan, Jackson, Kaylee, Bryson, Chase, Garrett Summerlin, and Brianna Lewis. Siblings Jerry Summerlin (Joan), Jimmy Summerlin (Nell), Tony Summerlin (Betty Gail), Mary Ann Holland (Randy), many nieces and nephews. The service has been cancelled due to Covid. The family apologizes for any inconvenience. Keep them in your prayers.

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Lemuel Jackson Summerlin Jr.

November 4, 1944 - September 30, 2022