SFC (Ret) Earl Hayes "Blu" Summerfield Jr.

SFC (Ret) Earl Hayes “Blu” Summerfield, Jr., son of the late Earl Hayes Summerfield, Sr. and Elva (Hedrick) Summerfield, was born October 8, 1941 in Harman, West Virginia. He passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in the Missouri Veterans Home of St. James, Missouri having attained the age of seventy-seven years. Blu grew up (according to him) in the “Wilderness of West Virginia”. He attended school in Harman and graduated from high school with the Class of 1961. Shortly after graduation, Blu entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement in 1986. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), Sharpshooter Badge Rifle M16, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), and Army Commendation Medal. On September 1, 1990, Blu was united in marriage to Mary Louise Chamberlain. They shared over twenty-eight years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. After retiring from the military, Blu began working at Independent Stave Company in Lebanon, Missouri. He was employed there for fifteen years before retiring in 2004. In his spare time, Blu enjoyed being outdoors while fishing. He loved music, and he was best known for making fiddles and dulcimers. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Harman, West Virginia and also the American Legion in St. Robert, Missouri. Blu was a very giving person and would help anyone at any time. He was always putting other before himself. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Blu leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Mary Summerfield of St. Robert, MO; two children: Nancy Watts of St. Robert, Mo and Robert Watts (Tabatha) of Dixon, MO; six siblings: Joe Cooper (Sandra) of Harman, WV, Mary Caudill of Dixon, KY, Wilma Elliott (Rod) of Burton, WV, Thelma Richardson of the state of Virginia, Virginia Bland (Gerald) of Petersburg, WV and Eleanor Barr of the state of Virginia; three grandchildren: Christina Watts, and Jessica and Jaime Farris; two step grandsons: Rollin and Curtis Kelley; five great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Blu was preceded in death by twin daughters: Paula and Patricia. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2018 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Chaplain (CPT) Joseph McCall officiating. Serving as escorts were the United States Army and serving as honorary escorts were Robert Watts, Joey Cooper, Rod Clovis and Curtis Kelley. Burial with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of SFC (Ret) Summerfield to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (Ret) Earl Hayes "Blu" Summerfield Jr.

October 8, 1941 - December 4, 2018