James H. Summerlin Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James H. Summerlin in Jackson, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 88, on January 3, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James H. Summerlin to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy James leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Summerlin and Hattie Summerlin; and his siblings, Mollie Jean Ross and Robert Earl Summerlin. He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Summerlin; his son Phil Summerlin (Jennifer); his granddaughter Emily Summerlin; and his sister-in-law Lois Summerlin. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
