Celebrating the life of
William Anthony Summerlin
August 02, 1941 - August 18, 2011
William Anthony Summerlin, 70, died August 18, 2011 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. The native and lifelong resident of Savannah was a 1959 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended the University of Georgia and Armstrong State College. For many years, Mr. Summerlin was active in the shipping and ship chandlery industry. He was active with the Class of 1959 BC Alumni and has been a faithful participant in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying sailing, fishing and bird hunting. He was preceded in death by his fathers, William Asbury Summerlin and Edward D. Krebs, Jr.
Surviving are his children, William Edward "Ted" Summerlin and his wife, Tabitha of Leland, NC; Allison S. ReVille and her husband, Stephen of Raleigh, NC; Catherine M. Summerlin of Atlanta, GA; mother, Helen Parfitt Summerlin Krebs of Savannah, GA and Clinton, MA; sister, Elizabeth Krebs King of Clinton, MA; brother, Edward D. Krebs, III and his wife, Sally L. of Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Stephen W. ReVille, Jr., W. Dempsey ReVille both of Raleigh, NC; Courtney L. Terry of Leland, NC; nephew, Edward D. Krebs, IV of Atlanta, GA; nieces, Angela L. Krebs of Savannah; Kimberly LeClair of Mason, NH and Rebekah A. Allen of Clinton, MA.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Mothers of the Benedictine Military School Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
The sad news of Bill's passing has just reached me. Bill and I first met in 1977 while working for R.B. Grove, Inc, headquarted in Miami. Together we participated in countless boat shows over the years, often travelling throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. We stayed in touch by email, and our annual phone call on Christmas mornings. Bill's electric personality, endless energy, and rollicking sea stories will always be remembered with great delight. He was a bigger than life personality and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
- Richard D. Wall, Tallahassee, FL
I just found out that Billy is gone. I didn't know. We knew each other from our teens. Were neighbors in Jax. and reconnected a few years ago. I saw him on his Birthday. I will miss him greatly. Condolences to all of his family.
- Paddy Patrick Coti, Savannah, GA
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”Kahil Gibran A delightful man~ Rest In Peace, Billy~ Say hello to Robert and Mike
- Marie Lazaridis, Guyton, GA
Billy fought a long hard fight. May he rest in peace.
- Bob White, Greensboro, GA
sorry for your loss
- joel homansky, savannah, GA
We will miss our buddy Bill and all of the memories will keep him with us for the rest of time. Our love goes to the family and we will keep them in our prayers. Sincerely Gary and Mary
- gary mcdougal, SODDY DAISY, TN
Helen, I am Patty Ringwald,Earline Summerlin Ringwalds daughter. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been in California for the past 10 years, but before that, while I was still in Sav. Billy and I talked on the phone quite a bit. Sometimes we would talk for hours. I know how much my mother would want me to contact, since I am the only one left in our family. She always spoke of you so fondly and how brave you were, she really admired you. While I was practicng home health nursing in Springfield, Ga. I was the nurse for a family I can't remember their name but they knew you well and told you I was their nurse. Anyway, Billy will always be in my thoughts and we have another Summerlin Angel in Heaven to watch over us and he is with his dad now also.They have alot of catching up to do. I just wanted you to know that I had kept in touch with Billy until I moved, but he has stayed in my prayers. God bless you and his family, Patty
- Patty Ringwald Himmelreich, simi valley, CA
My condolences to Bills family and friends. Stay strong Helen, With love and sympathy. -Dave
- David Boothe, Clinton, MA
The sad news of Bill's passing has just reached me. Bill and I first met in 1977 while working for R.B. Grove, Inc, headquarted in Miami. Together we participated in countless boat shows over the years, often travelling throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. We stayed in touch by email, and our annual phone call on Christmas mornings. Bill's electric personality, endless energy, and rollicking sea stories will always be remembered with great delight. He was a bigger than life personality and will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
- Richard D. Wall, Tallahassee, FL
I just found out that Billy is gone. I didn't know. We knew each other from our teens. Were neighbors in Jax. and reconnected a few years ago. I saw him on his Birthday. I will miss him greatly. Condolences to all of his family.
- Paddy Patrick Coti, Savannah, GA
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.”Kahil Gibran A delightful man~ Rest In Peace, Billy~ Say hello to Robert and Mike
- Marie Lazaridis, Guyton, GA
Billy fought a long hard fight. May he rest in peace.
- Bob White, Greensboro, GA
sorry for your loss
- joel homansky, savannah, GA
We will miss our buddy Bill and all of the memories will keep him with us for the rest of time. Our love goes to the family and we will keep them in our prayers. Sincerely Gary and Mary
- gary mcdougal, SODDY DAISY, TN
Helen, I am Patty Ringwald,Earline Summerlin Ringwalds daughter. I am so sorry for your loss. I have been in California for the past 10 years, but before that, while I was still in Sav. Billy and I talked on the phone quite a bit. Sometimes we would talk for hours. I know how much my mother would want me to contact, since I am the only one left in our family. She always spoke of you so fondly and how brave you were, she really admired you. While I was practicng home health nursing in Springfield, Ga. I was the nurse for a family I can't remember their name but they knew you well and told you I was their nurse. Anyway, Billy will always be in my thoughts and we have another Summerlin Angel in Heaven to watch over us and he is with his dad now also.They have alot of catching up to do. I just wanted you to know that I had kept in touch with Billy until I moved, but he has stayed in my prayers. God bless you and his family, Patty
- Patty Ringwald Himmelreich, simi valley, CA
My condolences to Bills family and friends. Stay strong Helen, With love and sympathy. -Dave
- David Boothe, Clinton, MA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
