James William Summitt, 84, of Florence

James William Summitt, 84, of Florence, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Nelson County. He was a retired truck driver, a U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War, a member of American Legion Post 121 of Bardstown, and of First Christian Church (D.O.C.) of Bardstown.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Summitt; one daughter, Beth Ann Summitt; one son, John Summitt; his parents, James and Irene Summitt; three brothers, C.J. Summitt, Floyd Summitt, and Phillip Summitt; and four sisters, Christine Harrell, Martha Lewis, Loraine Shelburne, and Naomi Mattingly.

Survivors include one daughter, Sue Bining of Atlanta, Georgia; three sons, Michael Summitt of Covington, James Summitt Jr. of Florence, and David Summitt of Florence; five sisters, Janie Richardson, Lula Snellen, Priscilla Ludka, Shirley Wilson, and Linda Ritchie; one brother, Ralph Summitt; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and her faithful Yorkie-Poo, Maya.

The funeral is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at First Christian Church (D.O.C.) of Bardstown with Dr. Rick Loader officiating.

Visitation is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go to donor’s favorite charity.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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