James "Papa James" Summers, 90, of Royse City, Tx passed away on December 17, 2020. He was born in Royse City, TX on July 16, 1930, son of the late W.E Summers and Flora Martin Summers. He was one of 8 children. James is survived by his wife, Mary Anna Turney of 66 years; sons, Russell Summers and wife Cheryl of Royse City, Tony Summers and wife Debbie Summers of Lone Oak; grandchildren, Michael Summers and wife Heather, Jana Everett and husband Brian, Daniel Summers and wife Ashley, and Zachary Summers; and 6 great grandchildren Breanne, Haley, Tyler, Kendall, Andrew, and Matthew James; and brother Max Summers of Royse City. James served our country in the Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a Royse City businessman owning two businesses including Summers Conoco and Western Auto. He retired from Chrysler Parts Depot. After retirement, James and Mary traveled the United States in their RV enjoying time with friends, old and new, and their grandchildren. Papa James loved to load his grandchildren up to take them along on adventures across the country and taught them to love traveling. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 21, at 1:00 PM at Fellowship Church Royse City with a service following at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you "pay it forward" with an act of kindness. James always wanted to help anyone in hard times or who simply needed a helping hand. There is nothing more that would honor him than for us to do the same. Additionally, donations to Paw Packs of Royse City can be made in memory of James at Lunaburke.org or by texting to #ibackthrpack to phone number 44231. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Fellowship Church 900 Pullen St. Royse City,Texas 75189 Funeral Service Monday, December 21, 2020 2:00 PM Fellowship Church 900 Pullen St. Royse City,Texas 75189