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Obituary For Chauncey Jatavis Summers
Funeral service for Chauncey Summers, 48, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Mark A.M.E Church, 4141 Anderson Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Jonathan Benton will officiate.
Mr. Summers, who passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born April 30, 1978, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, August 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Summers will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory: three sisters, Briggett Summers (Roderick Shealey Sr.) of Tallassee, AL, Tawana Summers-Avery (Tyrone Tolbert) and Artreja Summers both of Opelika, AL; special cousin as a sister, RoMonica Harris of Opelika, AL; two aunts, Hattie (Lenell) Harris and Patricia Coleman both of Opelika, AL; four nieces, Ja’Meeka Summers, Tia Avery, Kaitlynn Summers and Laila Summers all of Opelika, AL; two nephews, Lacarious “Terrell” (Ta’Mia) Avery and Travis Avery, Jr. both of Opelika, AL; three great-nephews, Jayce Summers, Tristian Avery and Jeremiah Collier all of Opelika, AL; godmother, Barbara Wilson of Opelika, AL; special “Best” friends, Nora Beth (Tyler) Spalding of Smiths Station, AL; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family of the late Mr. Chauncey Jatavis Summers acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement.
Special thank you to Fresenius Dialysis Center, Ole Reliable Transport Service, Nurses and Doctors at East Alabama Medical Center.
May God bless each of you.
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Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray was sent for Chauncey Jatavis Summers - August 13, 2026
God rest sweet Chauncey's soul. We loved him so very much. Wishing you peace and comfort. Nora and Tyler Spalding, Mary and Cem Firat, and Gwen Davis
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Sending love and hugs to all and prayers ❤️ ♥️
Brigitte, Tawana, Atreja and Ramonica you have my sincere condolences. Having known your families for so long, I wanted you to know you are in my prayers. Take care of each other and cherish your memories of your brother. My prayer is that you receive the true peace that only Jehovah God provides that sustains in such hurtful moments as the loss of family. Gwen Wilson
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Our sincere condolences to the family.We pray that God gives strength and peace during this time difficult time.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Chauncey Summers. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Butler Family - Beatrice, Erica & Scout
Sending love , condolences and prayers to the family, from the Class of 96'. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My Condolences To The Summers Family In The Loss Of your Love One.May The ĹORD Keep His Precious Arms Around The Family And Give You All Peace,Strength,Comforting As They Go Through This Difficult Journey. Constance 'connie"Tarver Echols &Family
Sending my sincere condolences to the Summers Family. May God grant you Peace and Comfort today and in the days to come.
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