Robert Drayton Summers
March 18, 1923 - September 10, 2005

Robert Drayton Summers, 82, of N. Colorado Avenue in DeLand, passed away on Saturday, September 10th at Florida Hospital DeLand. Memorial service for Mr. Summers will be held Tuesday, September 13, at 4PM at Lankford Funeral Homes and Cremetory, 220 E. New York Avenue, DeLand, Florida, with the Rev. Robert Vance officiating.

Mr. Summers was born in Lake City, Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 1948. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Mr. Summers moved from Lake City to DeLand in 1956. In 1958, he began his career with Volusia County as Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court. Mr. Summers retired in 1981 as Assistant Financial Director for Volusia County.

Robert Summers was a member of the DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 where he was a past treasurer and secretary. He was an avid golfer and was a Charter Member of the DeLand Country Club and also a member of Southridge Golf Course. He was a big fan of the Florida Gators.

Mr. Summers is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marsha Summers; one son, Dray Summers of DeLand; three daughters, Kim Gerdis of Sarasota, FL, Susan Persis of Ormond Beach, FL and Megan Summers of Beaufort SC; and grandchildren, Alexander Clark Cone II, Hannah Summers, Jacob Summers, Ella Gerdis and Grace Gerdis.

Memorial donations may be made to Faith Riders, 2890 N. Shell Road, DeLand, FL 32720.

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