Holly Springs Funeral Home

Augustus Rogers Summerour, Jr

Augustus Rogers Summerour, Jr., 80, of Ashland, passed away at Baptist Hospital in Oxford on May 30, 2022.  He was born on September 18, 1941, to Augustus Summerour, Sr. and Waureen Bright Summerour in Grenada.  Mr Summerour attended Ashland High School and graduated with the Class of 1959.  He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in chemical engineering, and spent his working career at International Paper Company in Moss Point.  He married Joan Campbell Summerour in 1966, and they made their home in Moss Point until her death in 2001.  He returned to Ashland to be near family, and was married to Sarah Rolfe Tong until her death in 2005.

Gus is survived by his sister, Hope Summerour Stone, a step-son, Phillip Tong (Michelle), two step-granddaughters, Lindsey Tong Sisneros (Tim) and Rachel Tong.  He also leaves several nieces and nephews, a special friend, Yvonne Thompson, and a special friend and caregiver, Tammy Jeanes.

Services for Mr Summerour will be held in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 11:00 am.  A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 until time for the service.  Burial will be in Lucedale, Mississippi, on Saturday, June 4, at Magnolia Cemetery.

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Bill and Janae Johnson

Date:
6/2/2022 12:58:36 AM

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Gus. We loved getting to know you on our wonderful Italy trip. We enjoyed your laid back personality. We are blessed to be your friend Rest in peace friend


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Angela Strickland Zablocky

Date:
6/3/2022 5:35:26 PM

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I am saddened to hear of Mr. Summerour passing. He was a very kind man. The world is darker without him.