Daniel A. Summers, Sr

Miss me but let me go. Daniel A. Summers, Sr, of Tucson, AZ passed peacefully on October 29, 2007. Born June 9, 1919 to the late Arnold C. and Sina (Cooper) Summers in Harrisburg PA, Daniel was the 7th of 8 children. A 1937 graduate of John Harris High School, he attended Hampton University and later journeyed to Tuskegee, Alabama to become a part of the Tuskegee Airmen program, the first unit of African American airmen. He remained with the program until its completion, becoming part of the newly integrated Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. During his 22 years in the Air Force, he served in three wars, retiring as a SMSgt. in 1966. He went back to college, completing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education at the University of Arizona. He taught 4th, 5th and 6th graders for the next 14 years, followed by an active retirement of traveling and encouraging friends and family. He is now reunited with his wife and partner of 58 years, Ethyel "Pee Wee" Summers. He is survived by sister Edythe S. Johnson of Harrisburg, Pa., daughter Jeanne (Norman) Nash of Nashville, TN, son Daniel A. Summers, Jr. of Tucson, AZ, a daughter adopted in adulthood, Justine Poole, and five grandchildren: Karen Nash James, Mark Nash, Sean and Chris Summers and Nikki Poole. He is further survived by a host of family and friends who will miss his quick wit and generous heart. A memorial service will be held December 15, 2007 at 1:00 PM at South Lawn Mortuary, 5401 S. Park Ave, Tucson AZ. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Attn: Gift Processing.