David Owen Eugene Summers II

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Owen Eugene Summers II, who left us at the age of 47 due to colon cancer. David passed away peacefully on Friday November 29th, surrounded by family and loved ones.

David was born on August 31, 1977 in Austin TX, to David O.E. Summers and Melissa Gibson. From an early age, family and friends were often amazed at David’s many talents. David attended Dripping Springs High School where he played for both the football team and the marching band, switching his shoulder pads for quad drums during half-time. David also stood out in Track & Field, not only for his speed, but also for his enormous calves which earned him the nickname “Popeye”.

As much as David loved high school sports and band, he knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his country. As a Veteran of both the US Army and Navy, David proudly served three tours in the Middle East. In recognition of his honorable service, David received numerous awards and medals, including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, as well as an Army Paratrooper Badge.

David will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor and the way he loved to evoke reactions with pranks and jokes. But one thing he never joked about was Longhorns football. His friends, on the other hand, never missed an opportunity to tease him for spending the first part of his life as an Aggies fan before coming to his senses and trading his maroon for burnt orange.

David married his beloved wife Rhonda Summers on July 19, 2003, and they shared 22 wonderful years together. In addition to his wife Rhonda, David is survived also by his children, Kylie Summers, Bryce Summers; his mother Melissa Gibson and step-father Donald Gibson, father David O.E. Summers and step-mother Trish Summers; siblings, Amanda Summers, Robert (Shinyi) Summers; step-siblings Dan Bauerle, Kathleen (Steve) Vernon, Scott (Sandy) Bauerle; his four German Shepherds Xander, Zarr, Max and Patriot. His family will miss his presence dearly and will forever cherish the memories they created together.

A visitation will be held on Monday, December 9th from 5 to 8PM at Lux Funeral Home at 1254 N Business Interstate Hwy 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 11AM at Woodlawn Baptist Church,4600 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745, followed by a graveside service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30PM at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-ease-david-summers-cancer-fight?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook