James Edwin Summers, 87, passed away on February 22, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born on December 22, 1936. James was the beloved son of James and Catherine Summers. James is survived by his Wife Barbara Mayhall Summers; Daughters Kay (Larry) Basta, Kim (Jack) Brosnihan, sons Jimmy (Theresa) Summers, Jeff (Christy) Summers; Grandchildren Jim (Jan) Brooks, Allie Summers , Erika Brosnihan, Brock (Stephanie) Summers, Kelsey Summers, Jake (Jeannine) Basta, Jarod Basta; Sisters Phyllis (Martin) Nicolay, Jerry (Donald) Keller; great-grandchildren; cousins; nephews, and friend to many. James is preceded in death by his parents James and Catherine Summers. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood, MO. Funeral Service will be conducted 4:00pm on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Maplewood, MO. with Pastor Aaron Halstead of Maplewood Baptist Church officiating. Interment will take place at Hill Cemetery in Bourbon, MO.