Clyde W. Summers, 84, of McLeansboro, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his residence.He was born in Dale on May 15, 1925, a son of Lealon R. and Mabel (Mann) Summers. He married Doris Hammontree on Oct. 11, 1945, in McLeansboro, and she preceded him in death. Clyde taught in several one room schools in Hamilton County. He was principal at Dahlgren and also taught at Flannigan School. He loved farming, raising cattle, hunting and fishing. He was a past member of McLeansboro VFW. He attended Little Springs Church and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Tony Auxier officiating. Burial will follow at Little Springs Cemetery, west of Dale. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Mr. Summers is survived by two daughters, Betty Jean Myers and husband Dennis of Harrisburg and Brenda Roberts of McLeansboro; one granddaughter, Teresa Ballantyne and husband Jeff of Ashley; four grandsons, Richard Myers of Harrisburg, Michael Myers of Marion, Clyde Everett Roberts of Nashville, Tenn., and Matthew Roberts and wife Susan of Norris City; three great-grandchildren, Janye Ballantyne and Damion and Bladon Roberts; one sister, Betty VanWinkle and husband Ted of McLeansboro; one brother, Bill Summers and wife Linda of Columbia Falls, Mont.; and numerous nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; one son, Jerry Wayne Summers; and one brother, Clare Summers.Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of all arrangements. Published in the Mt. Vernon Register News from 2/2/2010 - 2/3/2010