Ernie Ray Summers

September 12, 1940 - November 18, 2019

Ernie Ray Summers (papa) Ernie was born to T.R. and Jettie in Bakersfield and was part of a big family, seven brothers and 2 sisters. Ernie grew up in Wasco, CA. After graduating from Wasco Union High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Korea with distinguished service. After returning home he eventually found his calling, he and his brother started Summers Distributing. He continued his business until retirement. Ernie was a sports fan, especially the Dodgers. He was a long-time local softball sponsor and men’s fast pitch sponsor. He and Lollie did a lot of traveling, and he was a Wasco Elks Lodge member for many years. He enjoyed long brisk walks and rode his bike every day. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dave, Jerry and sisters Ila, and Jeannie. He is survived by his loving wife Laura, children Lezlie, Chuck, Gary, Jason. Survived by his brothers, Leon, Wayne, Jim, Ed and Carl. Survived by 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and an eighth one on the way and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, Ernie’s memory can be honored with a donation to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County.