Joseph John Summerville's Obituary
Joseph John Summerville, age 90, of Marine City, died March 1, 2012. He was born November 2, 1921 in Harbor Beach. Joe married Helen Smith in December of 1945. She preceded him in death on February 10, 2012 after 66 years of marriage.
Joe was a member of the Marine City United Methodist Church. He was very active in his church. Joe worked at the Detroit Gasket and owned and operated Summerville Industrial Wood Products for 53 years.
He is survived by his daughter; Sandy Hobson, granddaughter; Lori A. Hobson and grandson Matthew J. Hobson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; David and Margaret Summerville, sisters; Viola Gies and Mildred Furman, brothers; Ervin and Melvin Summerville and son in law; Richard Hobson.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday March 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Marine City United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City. Visiting hours are Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. and Monday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to services.
Pallbearers are Matthew Hobson, Randy Orchard, Dennis VanTiem, Joe Gies, Dennis Summerville and William Smith. Honorary pallbearer is Talmadge Coy.
Memorials are suggested to Marine City United Methodist Church.
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