... I can't believed ... I am so so sorry Neli ....

- Aleksandar Arbajter, Beograd, GA

Nell, speaking for Ruby Bryant and family, we are sorry for your loss. Mother often speaks about how the neighborhood has changed, and what good neighbors you were when you lived next door. I remember baby sitting for you and Jackie. We know he will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you. June Muns for Ruby Bryant and family

- June Muns, Savannah, GA

Jackie will be missed by FACTOR. We've served his company for the last few years and send our condolences to the family and employees of The Sommers Company.

- Jerry Hess, Oklahoma City, OK

Joe Allen Sr is my older brother whom you worked with at the phone company. My name is Billy, Joe's youngest brother. Joe was your friend and passed away 1991. I do hope you two will meet in heaven and share old times together. Thank you for befriending my brother, Joe. Billy Allen

- Billy Allen, Carrollton, GA

Mrs. Sommers, My thoughts & prayers go out to you, Brenda and Theresa during this difficult time.

- Wally Hayes, Laguna Niguel, CA

Ann M. Aultman

- Ann M. Aultman, Savannah, GA

It has been a privilege to know Jackie and see his many accomplishments in family, community and business, over the years. Our prayers are with the family and we wish them well.

- Bobby Hardee, Summerville, SC

My friend Jackie Sommers By Captain Judy Helmey 1935-2010 Many years ago I met Jackie Sommers. He loved fishing and as you all know I am in the charter fishing business. And this is how this story started…. Jackie was most unusual, entertaining, and you never knew exactly what he was going to say “kind of guy!” There was one thing for sure that you could count on and that’s “When he had a fish on he was one happy fisherman!” As we got to know each other better he told me a story that as time went on was shared many times. When Jackie was a child he was from a very poor family. According to the story, they always had everything needed, but they didn’t have any extra monies for fishing. So with that being said, “Jackie started saving his money!” After getting his funds together he brought a fine rod and reel combo! It was one of his proudest accomplishments as a child. Once he had the tackle needed, Jackie then proceeded to save enough money to rent a rowboat so as to fulfill his goal of really going fishing. Well, Jackie’s fish day finally arrived so he loaded his rented rowboat with his new rod/reel combo, bait, and headed out on what would soon be a fishing adventure that he would not soon forget. Jackie rowed the boat to an area that looked fishy to him. Once making the decision the block that was tied to the end of the so-called anchor rope was dropped. As he told me this story I could see in his eyes that at the moment he was re-living sitting in the boat with his fishing rod in his hand. After about an hour of not catching fish, but losing a lot of bait the frustrations built. As soon as that entered his mind, as if those down under were in physic mode, a very large fish grabbed his hook. As Jackie was telling this story his eyes actually bulged a bit as he re-visited this very memorable fishing day. Jackie said, “Judy, the fish started running and my line peeled off the reel as if it was hooked up to something mechanical!” All he could say then was thank goodness he had thought about setting his drag a little loose or he would have never gotten a chance to feel this fish. As the story went, the big fish pulled all of the line off the reel and Jackie watched as the spool got smaller and smaller. Then Jackie would say, “You know if I had rented a rowboat with a motor I could have chased this fish just like we do a billfish when hooked up!” However, as you know, Jackie hadn’t saved enough for a motor for the rental rowboat. Heck, according to his story, if the boat hadn’t come with a pair of oars his plan was to drift out and back in with the tide. So here Jackie was with his new rod and reel, which was loaded with his just purchased special line watching it as it was being emptied right before his eyes. And even if this only took a mere few seconds to take place it seemed like hours. And if you are a fishermen you know that there are only two things that could happen when the line reached the end. The line would break or “the knot either tied or not wouldn’t do its job.” To this day I really never knew exactly what happened when the line reached the bottom of spool. However, what I do know and what’s most important is this. When that big fish took all of Jackie’s line and never turned back the fish was not the only thing that was hooked on this day! You will be missed by many, but mostly by me! Your true fishing friend, Judy

- Captain Judy Helmey, Savannah, GA

You were fun to be around Jackie Sommers, you made me laugh. You will be missed BIG BOSS MAN.

- Pat Haney, Waycross, GA

To the Sommers family and especially Jimmy-Kenny and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Although we never dealt with Jackie directly, he was your brother and our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Just know that we care and are praying for you. Sincerely, Kenny and Ginger Bryan

- Ginger Bryan, , SC

I had never met Mr. Jackie Sommers personally but have heard great things about him. I have worked for Sommers Oil for a year now and have gotten to know the family through visits from them to their Augusta terminal. I think I speak for all of us here to say that we are truely saddened by Mr. Sommers passing and to the family, we send our deepest condolences. God Bless You All. Augusta SFT

- Lisa Murray, Augusta, GA

Aunt Nell, Teresa, Brenda and all the Sommers Family - we wished we could be there with the family to grieve the passing of Uncle Jackie and rejoice in his life. I wished I would have had more opportunity to spend in Savannah with the family, but cherish the time I did have. Family Reunions and Family Dinners out will never be the same without Uncle Jackie. - Stein, Paula, Zachary, Braeden and Elli Nelson

- Stein Nelson, Greenville, SC

To Mrs. Sommers, Jimmy and the family my sincere condolences on Jackie's passing. I had the utmost respect for him and marveled at his quick grasp of the details and his ability and willingness to make decisions.

- Frank Anthony, , GA

Aunt Nell, Teresa, Brenda and all the Sommers Family - we wished we could be there with the family to grieve the passing of Uncle Jackie and rejoice in his life. I wished I would have had more opportunity to spend in Savannah with the family, but cherish the time I did have. Family Reunions and Family Dinners out will never be the same without Uncle Jackie. -Stein, Paula, Zachary, Braeden and Elli

- Stein Nelson, Greenville, SC

I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.This from helen,lou,and joyners corners.

- helen morris, savannah, GA

On behalf of the New Birth Christian Center family, we send our condolences to the Sommers Family. Our prayers are with you.

- Pastor Darrell Parker, savannah, GA

... I can't believed ... I am so so sorry Neli ....

- Aleksandar Arbajter, Beograd, GA

Nell, speaking for Ruby Bryant and family, we are sorry for your loss. Mother often speaks about how the neighborhood has changed, and what good neighbors you were when you lived next door. I remember baby sitting for you and Jackie. We know he will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you. June Muns for Ruby Bryant and family

- June Muns, Savannah, GA

Jackie will be missed by FACTOR. We've served his company for the last few years and send our condolences to the family and employees of The Sommers Company.

- Jerry Hess, Oklahoma City, OK

Joe Allen Sr is my older brother whom you worked with at the phone company. My name is Billy, Joe's youngest brother. Joe was your friend and passed away 1991. I do hope you two will meet in heaven and share old times together. Thank you for befriending my brother, Joe. Billy Allen

- Billy Allen, Carrollton, GA

Mrs. Sommers, My thoughts & prayers go out to you, Brenda and Theresa during this difficult time.

- Wally Hayes, Laguna Niguel, CA

Ann M. Aultman

- Ann M. Aultman, Savannah, GA

It has been a privilege to know Jackie and see his many accomplishments in family, community and business, over the years. Our prayers are with the family and we wish them well.

- Bobby Hardee, Summerville, SC

My friend Jackie Sommers By Captain Judy Helmey 1935-2010 Many years ago I met Jackie Sommers. He loved fishing and as you all know I am in the charter fishing business. And this is how this story started…. Jackie was most unusual, entertaining, and you never knew exactly what he was going to say “kind of guy!” There was one thing for sure that you could count on and that’s “When he had a fish on he was one happy fisherman!” As we got to know each other better he told me a story that as time went on was shared many times. When Jackie was a child he was from a very poor family. According to the story, they always had everything needed, but they didn’t have any extra monies for fishing. So with that being said, “Jackie started saving his money!” After getting his funds together he brought a fine rod and reel combo! It was one of his proudest accomplishments as a child. Once he had the tackle needed, Jackie then proceeded to save enough money to rent a rowboat so as to fulfill his goal of really going fishing. Well, Jackie’s fish day finally arrived so he loaded his rented rowboat with his new rod/reel combo, bait, and headed out on what would soon be a fishing adventure that he would not soon forget. Jackie rowed the boat to an area that looked fishy to him. Once making the decision the block that was tied to the end of the so-called anchor rope was dropped. As he told me this story I could see in his eyes that at the moment he was re-living sitting in the boat with his fishing rod in his hand. After about an hour of not catching fish, but losing a lot of bait the frustrations built. As soon as that entered his mind, as if those down under were in physic mode, a very large fish grabbed his hook. As Jackie was telling this story his eyes actually bulged a bit as he re-visited this very memorable fishing day. Jackie said, “Judy, the fish started running and my line peeled off the reel as if it was hooked up to something mechanical!” All he could say then was thank goodness he had thought about setting his drag a little loose or he would have never gotten a chance to feel this fish. As the story went, the big fish pulled all of the line off the reel and Jackie watched as the spool got smaller and smaller. Then Jackie would say, “You know if I had rented a rowboat with a motor I could have chased this fish just like we do a billfish when hooked up!” However, as you know, Jackie hadn’t saved enough for a motor for the rental rowboat. Heck, according to his story, if the boat hadn’t come with a pair of oars his plan was to drift out and back in with the tide. So here Jackie was with his new rod and reel, which was loaded with his just purchased special line watching it as it was being emptied right before his eyes. And even if this only took a mere few seconds to take place it seemed like hours. And if you are a fishermen you know that there are only two things that could happen when the line reached the end. The line would break or “the knot either tied or not wouldn’t do its job.” To this day I really never knew exactly what happened when the line reached the bottom of spool. However, what I do know and what’s most important is this. When that big fish took all of Jackie’s line and never turned back the fish was not the only thing that was hooked on this day! You will be missed by many, but mostly by me! Your true fishing friend, Judy

- Captain Judy Helmey, Savannah, GA

You were fun to be around Jackie Sommers, you made me laugh. You will be missed BIG BOSS MAN.

- Pat Haney, Waycross, GA

To the Sommers family and especially Jimmy-Kenny and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Although we never dealt with Jackie directly, he was your brother and our prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Just know that we care and are praying for you. Sincerely, Kenny and Ginger Bryan

- Ginger Bryan, , SC

I had never met Mr. Jackie Sommers personally but have heard great things about him. I have worked for Sommers Oil for a year now and have gotten to know the family through visits from them to their Augusta terminal. I think I speak for all of us here to say that we are truely saddened by Mr. Sommers passing and to the family, we send our deepest condolences. God Bless You All. Augusta SFT

- Lisa Murray, Augusta, GA

Aunt Nell, Teresa, Brenda and all the Sommers Family - we wished we could be there with the family to grieve the passing of Uncle Jackie and rejoice in his life. I wished I would have had more opportunity to spend in Savannah with the family, but cherish the time I did have. Family Reunions and Family Dinners out will never be the same without Uncle Jackie. - Stein, Paula, Zachary, Braeden and Elli Nelson

- Stein Nelson, Greenville, SC

To Mrs. Sommers, Jimmy and the family my sincere condolences on Jackie's passing. I had the utmost respect for him and marveled at his quick grasp of the details and his ability and willingness to make decisions.

- Frank Anthony, , GA

Aunt Nell, Teresa, Brenda and all the Sommers Family - we wished we could be there with the family to grieve the passing of Uncle Jackie and rejoice in his life. I wished I would have had more opportunity to spend in Savannah with the family, but cherish the time I did have. Family Reunions and Family Dinners out will never be the same without Uncle Jackie. -Stein, Paula, Zachary, Braeden and Elli

- Stein Nelson, Greenville, SC

I am very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.This from helen,lou,and joyners corners.

- helen morris, savannah, GA

On behalf of the New Birth Christian Center family, we send our condolences to the Sommers Family. Our prayers are with you.

- Pastor Darrell Parker, savannah, GA