Veedersburg – Arnold R. Summers, age 82, of Veedersburg, died 7:40 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 in Franciscan Health Hospital, Crawfordsville. He was born in Yeddo, December 20, 1934, son of the late Manford and Rachael Orahood Summers. He married Theda Ann McKinney in Veedersburg, April 22, 1956 and she survives.

Arnold graduated from Veedersburg High School and was a life resident of Veedersburg. He spent his career and retired from Olins – Flexel as an operator in 'sheeting and slitting'. He was a member of the Sterling Christian Church and active in the choir until his health failed. He was a member of the F&AM Lodge #491 in Veedersburg and had received his 50 year pin.

Arnold was a genuine family man and his family meant everything to him. He was great husband who sang to his wife, a supportive Dad who was always there and he attended his grandchildren's activities and sporting events as much as he could. He also had an ornery side and a 'nickname' for everyone! He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and working in his lawn and garden.

Surviving along with his wife Theda: a daughter: Annette Summers Furr, and son: Steve (Jeanene) Summers of Lafayette. Four grandsons: Greg (Heather) Rusk, Scott (Danielle) Rusk, Nate and Kyle Summers. Great-granddaughters: Hannah Nicole and Taylor Addison Rusk. Brother-in-laws, Jack Aikman of Kingman, Charley (Sandra) McKinney of Hillsboro, sister-in-law Charlotte (Ron) Pierson of Fishers, several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Patricia.

Visitation hours are 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. A Masonic service will conclude the visitation at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery Covington. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sterling Christian Church. Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to leave a condolence or share a memory.