Larry Clyde “Larry Clyde” Summers, 71, of Benton, IL, passed away at 10:30 p.m., on Thursday August 17, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 16, 1946, to Clyde and Rose (Todd) Summers in Benton, IL. Larry was the owner/operator of Summers Crane Service established in 1990. On June 26, 1976, he married Jane Hood and she survives. Larry was a United States Navy Veteran. He served on the flight deck of USS Independence and USS Kennedy during its inaugural voyage during the Vietnam War.
Larry attended Thompsonville Church of God. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and drag racing. He was full of life and could never meet a stranger.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Jane, one son, Larry (Crystal) Summers of Benton, IL; two daughters, Gina (Robert) Key of Benton, IL, and Sherma (Robert) Dorris of West Frankfort, IL; eight grandchildren, Whitney, Alysah, Trysta, Aaron (Chaney), Dustin, Dylan (Mara), Tyler, Mason; six great-grandchildren; Lucas, Mason, Alexis, Maddox, Kenedee and Emma; and many other loving extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Rose Summers; a son, Dwayne Waller; and one sister, Janice Smith.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Pate Funeral Home, with Pastor Brian Mixon, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with military rites by the Benton American Legion Post 280, VFW Post 2671 and the United States Navy Honors Team.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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