Robert Christopher “Chris” Summers 26, of Nederland passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007 in Newton County.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Rev. Dan Malain officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at the mortuary with a Rosary to be recited at 7 PM.
Chris was a native of Beaumont and lifetime resident of the area. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps having attained the rank of Sergeant and was currently a student at Lamar Institute of Technology.Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He was well skilled at customizing cars, trucks and off road vehicles and loved to play the harmonica. Chris will be remembered as a loving and caring person who was always happy to assist his fellow man.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Marcus "Bobby" Summers.
Chris is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary Beth and Paul DeLord of Nederland; his brothers, Mark Summers of Fannett, Mike Summers of Sour Lake and Jameson DeLord of Nederland; sister, Katie DeLord of Nederland; his grandmothers, Sarah Summers and Bertha Fertitta both of Beaumont and grandfather and grandmother, J.R. and Barbara DeLord of Nederland. He is also survived by many aunts,uncles,nephews and cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Chris will be especially missed by his faithful companion Duke the wonderdog.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Chris’s memory to St. Charles Lifeteen or St. Charles A.C.T.S. care of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 120 S. 27th Street Nederland, Texas 77627 or to a charity of your choice.
