Kendrick Alton Summers was born on July 11, 1949 in Leesburg, Va to the late John and Edith Summers. Kendrick departed this earth on December 12, 2023 at his home after a lingering illness.

Kendrick also known as Kenny or Ken, graduated from Loudon Valley High School in Purcellville, Va and immediately joined the Marine Corps where he served one tour in Vietnam. Upon discharging from the Marine Corps, Kenny eventually went onto work for the government of the United States for over 30 years and he was recognized several times for exceptional civilian service. He retired from Walter Reid Army Medical Center in 2014.

As you all know Kenny loved fashion. He was always the best dressed gentlemen wherever he went, from the hat to the clothes to the socks to shoes, and let's not forget the jewelry. He also enjoyed golfing, watching black & white cowboy movies and coaching baseball for boys/girls' club.

In 1985 Kenny married his best friend and spent 25 wonderful years with her. Kenny is preceded in death by his wife of 25 years Geraldine Elaine Summers. Kenny is also preceded in death by both parents John and Edith Summers of Purcellville, Va, three brothers Pharnell Summers of Purcellville, Va; Jerry Summers of Berryville, Va and Larry (Thelma) Summers of Oxon Hill, Md.

To celebrate his life, Kenny leaves behind three daughters – Isha Summers of Winston – Salem, NC, Angela (Anthony) Howard of Clinton, MD, and Maxine Hilton of Seat Pleasant, MD; one son Edward (Valerie) Hilton Jr. of Washington, D.C.

He leaves behind four sisters and four brothers. Sandra Jackson of Martinsburg, WV, John Summers of St. Louis, Va, Albertine (Donnie) Campbell of Arlington, Va, Brandon Summers of District Heights, MD, Loushann (Charles) Turner of Manassas, Va, Sharon Summers of Ft. Washington, MD, Kevin Summers of Arlington, Va, and Shelton Michael Summers of Middleburg, Va. He also had one sister-in-law Helen Robinson of Clinton, Md. Kenny had eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and he had a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.