Leslie L. Summerville, Jr.
Leslie L. Summerville Jr.
(August 29, 1937 – January 6, 2019)
Leslie “Les” L. Summerville Jr., of Texas City, Texas; wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Les was born on August 29, 1937, in Weatherford, TX. Les was son of Lucille and Gerald “Bubba” Skillman Sr. of Texas City, TX and Leslie L. Summerville Sr. of Brenham, TX. Les has a sister, Joan Wright, and had a brother, Gerald Skillman Jr., and had a sister-in-law Betty Hayes.
Les was married for 60 years to Jean Summerville. Les and Jean had four children: Debbie and husband Aaron DuBois, Ken Summerville, Robert Summerville, and Richard Summerville. Les and Jean had five grandchildren: Lauren DuBois, Stephanie DuBois, Chris Summerville, Tiffany Summerville, and Ashley Summerville. As well as three nephews: Kevin, Jeff, and Pat Johnson.
RMC Leslie L. Summerville Jr., USNR-R was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the Navy Reserve. Les served thirty-four years in the military through the Coast Guard and the Navy Reserve. Les worked twenty-two years as an instrumentation engineer at Union Carbide Chemical Plant. He also worked at Foxboro, Shell, and Raytheon chemical plants. Les was President of the Jaycees and the Lion’s Club. Les was retired and enjoyed working on his farm, went on numerous cruises, and loved to travel to places like Paris, Italy, Hawaii and other places across the US and Canada.
He loved his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
Pall Bearers will be Bob Sumicek, Joseph Incalcaterra, Tom Summerville, Gary Summerville, Ken Summerville, Robert Summerville, and Richard Summerville.
Les and Jean loved each other from ‘hello’. Les called Jean “sugar”; he was the light and the love of her life.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with a Vigil at 7:00pm. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Funeral Home with Deacon John Carrillo officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock, Texas.
To my farmer, loved you from “hello”
Your Yankee!
Dad, we miss you but we will never forget you. You were a great dad and taught us all so much and you know you were loved by all of us. May you rest in peace till we meet again. We all will continue to make you proud.
Love,
KEN
Les was a truly wonderful friend who will be sorely missed. I’ll always treasure the memories of all the good times we had together and the camaraderie we shared.
God bless and rest in peace, shipmate.
Jean,
Bob and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Les. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. RIP Les.
Cousin, Margie
Watertown, MA
Love you and I will miss you Dad! Thanks for all your Love and inspirational leadership! I know you said that we have to always be strong and continue to live for the living but know that you will always continue to live in my heart and I will continue to make you proud and be respectful carrying on the Summerville name. Know that we will Love and help keep Mom strong in Faith until we all meet again in Heaven up above. May God bless you and keep you in continued love and comfort until we meet again. Know that you were always a great Dad for me and I will always keep your Love in my heart! Love, Richard (#3 son)
Dad, you were my best friend and you were my hero. I will never forget you.
Love,
Robert
Beth, and I wish to send our sincere condolences on your families loss. Les has been a good friend and mentor for a long time, and even though we haven’t been in touch like we should, friendships like his withstand the test of time. From the time I first called on him as a rookie salesman, until we last worked together at ATI he was always teaching me something. God has a new Angel, and the world is a better place because of him. Peace be with your family as you celebrate Les’s life. Ken, and Beth Teverbaugh, Brenham, Tx
Mrs. Summerville and family, I am so sorry for your lost, your family will be in my prayers! I will miss your sweet face at the nursing home!
The Marshall family has known your family for many years, and will always cherish the fun times had by all at the Tiki Beach house. Les and Jean were always just a joy to be with. May Les rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
Velvet Marshall Dixon
Burton neighbor, Les….
So sorry to hear of his passing, Jean and family.
You have my condolences.
Barbara
My thoughts and prayers are with your family . God bless
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. The loss of someone dear is never easy. May our friendship and prayers ease you through this difficult time.