James Fredrick “Freddy” Summers, age 46, of Smithville passed away Thursday March 6, 2025, at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER.

He was born August 23, 1978, to his parents the late James David Summers and Regina Cantrell Summers Bates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stillborn niece, Olivia Grace Taylor.

Freddy was a Christian, member of The Foundry in Alabama, and Forklift Operator for Topre America in Alabama.

He is survived by son Devin (Alex) Summers of Cookeville; step-mother, Monica Summers of Murfreesboro; sister, Cindy (Ken) Taylor of Smithville; brother, Travis (Ashley) Summers of Murfreesboro; 3 nieces, Shauna (Marques) Turner of Murfreesboro, Abbi (Kelby) Melton of McMinnville and Kenlee Taylor of Smithville; nephew, Oliver Summers of Murfreesboro; great-nephew, Jaidyn Turner of Murfreesboro; and  a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends also survive.

Funeral service was held Monday, March 10, 2025, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Justin Cantrell and Travis Summers officiating.  Interment followed in Whorton Springs Cemetery.

Pallbearers included Devin Summers, Gordon Rackley, Billy Martin, Brennan Spiller, Kelby Melton, and Ken Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.