James E. Summers - Benton, IL James E. Summers, 58, of Benton, IL died at 4:10 p. m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Mr. Summers was born on September 12, 1954 in Franklin County, IL the son of Denzil Summers and Eileen (Warren) Summers. James worked as a custodian at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort before his health began to decline. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Benton Ranger basketball fan and enjoyed watching sports and movies on television. Surviving relatives include one daughter, Chasity Chamberlain, Corpus Christi, TX, two grandchildren, Lea and Robert Chamberlain, both of Corpus Christi, TX, four sisters, Marion Louise Caswell, Moody, TX, Betty Eubanks, Benton, Linda Sue Brayfield, Benton, Barbara Ann Walton, Benton, three brothers, Vernon Dale Summers, St. Louis, MO, Daniel Lee Summers, St. Louis, MO, Larry Gene Summers, Benton and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Summers was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held at Noon on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Akin, IL with Pastor Mark Minor officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Benton American Legion/V.F.W and the Marion National Guard Honor Squad. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knob Prairie Cemetery, C/O Wesla Tennant, 20107 W. Bobtail Rd., Benton, IL 62812 Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.