Mr. Thomas Summerall

August 29, 1936 - March 20, 2017

Mr. Thomas Summerall, 80, passed away on March 20, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Mr. Thomas was born on August 29, 1936, in Chickasaw County, in the Woodland Community, the son of the late Willie J. and Ida Logan Summerall. Mr. Summerall was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam. Mr. Summerall worked as a Supervisor for Blazon Flexible Flyer. He also worked for Artex International and Blazon Tube. He worked for many years at The Daily Times Leader in West Point. Mr. Summerall was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Summerall loved the outdoors. He also loved people. He never met a stranger. He loved talking and laughing with everyone he met. Mr. Summerall married Vivian Augusta Jolly on August 30, 1963, in West Point and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2001. He was a devoted husband, father, and loving grandfather. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister: Jeanette Summerall Scott. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include One Son, Kenny Summerall (Donna) of West Point; One Grandson: Kyle Summerall of Pascagoula; Two Granddaughters: Ashley Summerall and Amber Summerall both of West Point; One Great-Grandson: Colton Sinko of West Point. Pallbearers will be Dale Hamlin, Chuck McMullen, Tyler Higginbotham, Roy Myers, Kyle Summerall, Caleb McClain, and Jordan Sinko. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Nurses and Staff of North Mississippi Medical Center Hospice and the Nurses and Staff of North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Memorials may be made to West Point/Clay County Animal Shelter, 1212 Old Tibbee Road, West Point, MS 39773. Visitation will be Wednesday 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com