Thursday, October 31, 2013

Houston M. Summers, a retired Fairfax County teacher and 1962 graduate of Luther Jackson High School passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013

Article 22, Volume 3

Death Notice:  Houston M. Summers Jr, 69, a resident of Bailey's Crossroads, died on Friday, October 25, 2013 at his residence after a long illiness.

He was the son of the late Houston M. Summers Sr and Ethel Summers.

After graduating from Luther Jackson High School in Merrifield, Virginia, Houston attended Hampton Institute (now University) in Hampton,Virginia and graduated in 1966 with a BS degree in Industrial Education. In 1972 he received a Masters Degree from Trenton State College.

Houston was a community advocate and spokesperson for citizens of Bailey's Crossroads on a variety of matters.

He was president of the Springfield Civic Association for over 25 years. Members of this community oriented association included Elizabeth Hall and Willie Coleman.

Also, he was a member of the Bailey's Crossroads Community Center Advisory Board for over 28 years. Members of this progressive board for recreation and community activities included Grady E. Bryant, Sr., President and Eugene Puryear, Robert Wright, Juanita White, David Sheppard, Ed Hall, Lorinda Summers, Edna Valentine, Willie Johnson, Colonel Robinson and a host of others through the years.
He was employed in the Fairfax County School system for more than thirty years. During his tenure, Houston served as a teacher, principal and administrator.

Houston leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Joyce Bradby Summers and daughter, Ashley Joi Summers Whitney and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation for visitors and friends will be on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. until the start of the funeral services at 11 a. m. at Warner Baptist Church in Falls Church, Virginia on Lacy Blvd. Rev. Matthew J. Pearson, Pastor.

See Washington Post for more information or contact Greene Funeral Home.

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