Wesley Summers

Wesley “Wes” Claiborne Summers passed away at West Memorial Hospital in Katy, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at 8:47 a.m. at the age of 63.

Wes was born in Port Lavaca, on June 17, 1952. He graduated from Escola, SaoPaulo, Brasil in 1970 and went on to earn a Law Enforcement Certificate in 1984, an Associates Degree of Elective Studies in 1989 and an Associates Degree in Instrumentation Technology in 1994 from Brazosport College in Clute. He worked 26 years for Phillips 66 refinery in Sweeny in various capacities and retired in 2002. After retirement he developed his skills as a designer and worked for various companies as an electrical designer. He was currently working as a Senior Electrical Designer for Mustang Woodgroup in Katy.

Wes enjoyed reading, camping, family outings and going on various travel adventures with his wife, Lydia and their two dogs Frodo and Freya.

Wes is predeceased by his father and mother, Harold and Doris Summers of Edna.

Wes is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lydia Summers. They were married at the Vanderbilt Church of Christ in Vanderbilt, on June 30, 1972. He is also survived by his brother, Quincy Summers and wife Georgia Summers of Los Angeles.

Wes is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Cresta Ware with husband Joe Ware of Angleton Skye Sargent with husband Kristopher Sargent of Lake Jackson, and Devon Powers with husband David Powers of College Station; and 11 grandchildren, Ryan Ware age 23, Bailey Weber age 19, Clayton Weber age 16, Abbigail Sargent age 15, Camden Sargent age 14, Garrett Sargent age 14, Trace English age 11, Natalie Powers age 9, Jack Dalton Ware age 7, Kate Powers age 5 and Cason Powers age 3; also brother-in-law, Jack Benjamin Tucker of Edna, and many other family and friends who have been a very special part of his life.

Wes wanted burial by cremation, so a memorial service was held at the Sweeny Church of Christ on the block of 5th and Elm St. in Sweeny on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. If you wish to send flowers, please send to this location as well.

Condolences for the family may be sent via mail to PO Box 653, Lake Jackson, TX 77566 or via email to lp_summers@reagan.com.