Jackson County IA Archives Obituaries.....Summers, James G. March 6, 1945
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Maquoketa Community Press, March 8, 1945
Maquoketa Community Press, March 8, 1945 

JAMES G. SUMMERS 

James G. Summers, 78, well known Jackson County farmer, died at his home near 
Nashville, Tuesday morning at 10:45. Mr. Summers had enjoyed good health until 
two years ago. Since that time he has had several attacks and following his 
last one a week before his death, he continued to grow weaker. 

Funeral services will be held this Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. in the Harrison 
Funeral home. The Rev. C. Edward Holyoke will officiate and burial will be at 
Buckhorn cemetery with committal service in charge of Helion Lodge, A. F. & A. 
M. 

James Gregg Summers, son of Caleb and Nancy Gregg Summers, was born on the old 
Summers homestead at Nashville on July 6, 1866. He was educated in the 
Buckhorn School, now known as the South Fork School, where his own children 
were also educated. 

In 1891 he was united in marriage to Ada E, Current. To this union three sons 
were born, of whom Clifford passed away in 1916. The couple has always lived 
on the home farm. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Laurel H. Summers of 
Hurstville and Markel on the home place., one sister Mrs. Eva Stauf of Fort 
Wayne, Indiana; two grandchildren, James and Donna Sue Summers; and several 
nieces and nephews. 

He was a member of Helion Lodge No. 36; Bath Kol Chapter No. 94, Royal Arch 
Masons; Tancred Commandery No. 40, Knights Templar; Demolay Consistery 32nd 
degree, Clinton, Iowa; Kaaba Shrine Davenport; Maple Leaf Chapter, Order of 
the Eastern Star. 



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