Albert Summerfield Jr. was called home from labor to reward Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1924 to the late Albert Summerfield Sr. and Nellie Summerfield He was the eldest of two siblings Dorsey and Ella Lee Summerfield. He was the proud father of Tyrus Waydell Summerfield and one grandchild Britney Summerfield.
He and his wife Gwendolyn joined hands in marriage on January 6,1994. In this union he became the bonus father to Kevin(Elnora), Ken, Kent, Kenneth(Tamsyn) Simien and six bonus grandchildren. He was a member of South Park Church of God in Christ of Houston TX under the leadership of Dr. Carl T. Crawford, Pastor. He served in many departments: Sunday School teacher, Deacon, Assistant to Pastor, Treasurer, and a member of the choir. After moving to Louisiana he joined Church of God in Palmetto, LA under leadership of Pastor Dale Fontenot. He truly worked out his soul salvation.
Albert was employed at Shell Chemical where he worked as an operator until retirement. During his spare time he enjoyed fishing, talking about the Bible, and just spending time with his family. Going on long trips to different church conventions.
Albert is survived by his wife of 27 years Gwendolyn LeDay Summerfield, 1 son Tyrus Waydell Summerfield, 1 Granddaughter Britney Summerfield. 4 bonus sons: Kevin(Elnora), Ken, Kent, Kenneth(Tamsyn) Simien. Bonus grandchildren: Keisha, Jamal, Kiana, Gwen, Kenneth Jr. and Johnny L. White. His Nephews: Dorsey (Margaret Ann) Summerfield Jr. of Shreveport, LA, Glenn Summerfield, Gregory Wayne (late Michelle) children Taronco and Tamara of Shreveport, LA., Charles E. Hawkins (Denise), James Hawkins (Karen) of California; Lonnie Ray Summerfield. Great nephews: Jerrnon Summerfield-Bailey, Kevin Summerfield of Shreveport, LA., Devarous Jackson and Shalom Jackson of Dallas, TX. Nieces: Linda Summerfield Davis (Alvin), of Houston, TX., and Carolyn Sue Summerfield Webb. Great nieces: Elcuciana Le Hawkins (Calvin), Quintina Summerfield of Houston, TX., Natoshi Summerfield of Fort Lauderdale, FL., Chersea A. Webb, Ashley Summerfield-Bailey and Valerie Summerfield of Shreveport, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Albert Summerfield Sr., and Nellie Summerfield. His siblings Dorsey Summerfield Sr and Ella Vee Summerfield.
A visitation for Albert will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Paradise Funeral Home, 10401 West Montgomery, Houston, TX 77088. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 10, 2021 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 10401 West Montgomery, Houston, TX 77088. A committal service will occur Friday, September 10, 2021 from 3:45 PM to 4:00 PM at Paradise Cemetery North, 10401 West Montgomery, Houston, TX 77088.
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