Ronald William Summerlin

Ronald “Ron” William Summerlin, age 88 of Randleman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Ron was born on May 13, 1937 in Caldwell County, to William and Wilda McGee Summerlin. Ron proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Upon returning from his service, he worked 19 years and retired from Goodyear. After retiring from Goodyear, he obtained his CNA and worked 13 years at Woodland Hills Rehabilitation Center and 5 years at Randolph Health. When he wasn’t working, Ron was an avid reader. He loved music and was a song writer and singer. 

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Elizabeth (Buffy) Miller, Jesse Sutphin, and William Parks; and his sister, Jean (Keno) Smoot.

Ron is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine Robinson Summerlin; daughters, Shannon Sutphin (Kenny), Deanna Sutphin (Bryan), and Darla Parks all of Randleman; 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; brother, Vern Ayers of South Carolina; sister, Donita Durrence of Burlington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Trinity Holiness Church, 5017 Plainfield Rd., Sophia, NC 27350. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm with Rev. Tim Cole officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made in Ron’s honor to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Summerlin family.