Wilby Frank Summit

Wilby Frank Summit, age 69, of Angola, LA, passed away June 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Born March 19, 1955 in Coshocton, Ohio, Frank was the son of William (Bill) Summit and Anna Lee Hayes Summit. Frank was a truck driver and a Master Woodworker making beautiful furniture and other items and gifts for his family and friends. Frank loved his family and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Frank attended Cove Creek Elementary School while living in North Carolina with his Uncle and Aunt Harold and Alta Hayes. Frank was an avid reader of novels and history books and enjoyed Muscle Car magazines. His favorite song was “Against the Wind” by Bob Seger and his favorite bible verse was the 23 Psalm.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Ann Summit, and older sister, Cynthia Summit Ingalls. Those left to cherish his memory are Charlotte Summit of Columbus, OH, Douglas Summit of Monterey, IN, Mia (Rick) Cooper of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Penny Brittan of Apex, NC, brother- in- law Preston Ingalls, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Two uncles, Bill Hayes (Carrie) of Monroe, NC and Robert (Georgia) Summit of West Lafayette, OH. Two aunts, Sherry (John) Grimm of Columbus, OH and Martha Owens of West Lafayette, OH. A special aunt, Alta Townsend Hayes, with whom he shared a special life long bond.

Frank loved the North Carolina Mountains and his final resting place will be in Vilas, NC, the place he called home. RIP Frank, you are home.

A graveside service will be held June 23, 2024 at 1:00 at the Howell Cemetery in Vilas, NC. Any friends, family or school mates that would like to come celebrate Wilby Frank Summit are welcome.

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