THOMPSONVILLE – Ronald Dean Summers, 77, of Thompsonville passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024, at his residence at 1:08 a.m.

He was born on September 22, 1946, in Herrin to Leon and Marie (Dotson) Summers. He loved to go horseback riding.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard, Omer “Jim”, Dennis, and Joe Summers.

He is survived by his wife Vetta, sons Toby Summers and Gary (Karen) Summers, brother Gail Summers, grandchildren Mike (Abby) Summers and Victoria “Tori” Summers, two great-grandchildren Sam and Cooper, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort from 9-11 a.m. Funeral services will be private.