Clayton Summers

Amory – Clayton Robert Summers, 51 died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center in Amory. Born February 5, 1960 in Landstuhl-Psalz, Germany , he was the son of the late Homer and Edda Huber Summers.
Mr. Summers was a graduate of Cooperas Cove High School in Cooperas Cove, Texas and was a graduate of Baylor University where he received a scholarship to play football. In the Cotton Bowl against Notre Dame he sacked Joe Montana. He was a decorated veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as an antisubmarine air controller. Clayton married Karline Quattlebaum on November 28, 2006, who survives. Mr. Summers was a Navy pilot from 1979 until 1983, a Deputy Sheriff for Harrison County from 1988 until 2001, a Patrolman for Copperas Cove Police Dept prior to 1987 and worked for Swift Trucking from June, 2001 until March, 2007 when he became disabled. He was a Church of Christ. Clayton was a family man who enjoyed country music and driving a truck. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and cooking.
He is survived by his wife Karline Summers of Amory; his daughter, Caitlin Summers of Gulfport; his son, Stephen Summers of Gulfport; his step-daughters, Khristin Edwards and Kesler Brown both of Amory; his step-son, Kip Martin of Memphis TN; grandchildren, Kilie, Karlie and Jace Edwards, Braden, Cale and Daylee Brown; nieces, Casey Ratcliff; special friend Jimmy and Terri Askew.
Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society %Beth May, POB 269, Amory MS 38821.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com. Arrangements for the Summers family are in the care of E. E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.