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FELIX THURMAN "BUD" SUMMERLIN JR.

FELIX THURMAN 'BUD' SUMMERLIN JR.

Feb. 10, 1947-Jan. 4, 2018

Felix Thurman "Bud" Summerlin Jr., 70, peacefully passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at his home. Born in Wayne County on Feb. 10, 1947, he was the son of Myrtle Hobson Summerlin and the late Felix Thurman Summerlin Sr.

Bud was a retired electrician, having worked for Starr Electric and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a proud member of the American Legion, VFW, and NRA. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed shooting a good game of pool. Bud was a diehard Carolina fan and enjoyed watching any and every Tar Heel game.

A service to celebrate Bud's life will be held Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tony McLamb officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Wayne Memorial Park.

In addition to his mother, Bud is survived by a sister, Brenda S. Linker; nephew, Douglas Thurman Summerlin; niece, Karen Linker; great-niece, Nikki Linker; and special cousin, Sonny Edgerton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Douglas "Jimmy" Summerlin.

The family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home and at other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675-8517 or to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court Glen Allen, Va., 23060-9979.

Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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Published in Obituaries on January 7, 2018 3:05 AM