Benjamin Hal Summer Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benjamin Hal Summer Jr. of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on May 24, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Hal Summer, Sr. and Ruth George Summer Roberts; his stepfather Campbell Roberts; his daughter Kari S. Schake; and his nephew Bert Hickson.

He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Holbrook "Betsy" Summer; his daughter Amie Summer of Rock Hill, S. C.; his sister Barbara Summer Clemmons of Shelby, N. C.; his granddaughters, Shelly Harper of Charleston, S. C., Emma Harper of Rock Hill, S. C. and Brooke Schake of Rock Hill, S. C.; his son-in-law Paul Schake of Rock Hill, S. C.; and his brother-in-law Hub Hickson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1621 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, N.C. 28054.