Larry Summerlin transitioned to his heavenly home on November 28, 2020.  He was born to the late Thomas and Mary Summerlin on April 7, 1956, in Akron, Ohio. In his early years, he attended Akron Public Schools, and at the age of 17, he chose to serve our country by joining the U.S. Navy and later transitioning into the Army. He served our county multiple years and upon completion, he started a family.  He had two children Donielle Carpenter and Breanna Summerlin. Over the years, he continued his studies in the arts. He developed into a great artist creating various artworks, including writing poetry. He worked many years as a laborer in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and retired in 2012 to return to Akron, Ohio. He enjoyed reading, drawing, watching old western movies, and his favorite team the Cleveland Browns. Most of all he enjoyed being a grandfather. On June 6, 2020, he married his long-time sweetheart Crystal Williams.

In his homegoing, he joins his mother and father; brother, Johnny; longtime friend (Butch) Leighton Easley; stepson, Nino V. Thomas II, and stepdaughter, Teara Jones.

He is survived by his wife Crystal; former spouse and longtime friend Bernice Jones; children, Donielle Carpenter of Texas, and Breanna Summerlin-Turner (Markee); siblings, Roger D. Brembry, Elizabeth Ivory, Mildred Summerlin; grandchildren, Armani Summerlin, Jayden, Payton, Ka’Terria Welch and 7 more and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.