Ralph left this world with a sweet, peaceful spirit and was a joy to take care of.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. Ralph’s passion was being a dairy farmer (Summey Dairy) for most of his life and was privileged to serve the Dallas and surrounding communities by delivering milk to over 400 customers for twenty years. His family will always remember his favorite saying with laughter, “I’m going to tell you one thing…” He and his wife, Rachel loved to travel and were members of the Carolina Travel Club. Ralph had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dallas. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memories are his children, Elizabeth Wilson and husband, Reese of Belmont, NC, Gene Summey and wife, Becky of Shelby, NC, Steve Summey and wife, Gail of Dallas, NC; brother, Bill Summey and wife, Carole of Dallas, sister, Marilyn Finger of Dallas; grandchildren, Jeremy Summey and fiancé, Danielle DiPiazza, Amanda Assell and husband, Mike, Dan Barker and wife, Lauren, Jessica Morgan and husband, Chad, Melanie Edling and husband, Richard and Tiffany Cobb; great-grandchildren, Austin Ford, Leeanna, Natalie and Emily Morgan, Silas and Naomi Assell and Elias Barker.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rachel Summey; daughter, Kathy Cobb and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Morgan and Khaleda Assell.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dallas, NC. Reverend Peter Feige and Reverend George Rhyne will preside.
A private interment will take place on Monday at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 725 Gastonia Technology Parkway, Dallas, NC 28034.
The family expresses a special thank you to Ralph’s two caretakers, Sybil Norman and Brenda Porter for their love and special care given to Ralph.
Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the Summey family.
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