Rodney Wade Summerford

DAPHNE Rodney Wade Summerford, age 73, a native of Winfield, AL. and a resident of Daphne passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012. He retired from Volkert & Associates after 44 years of service in 2007. Rodney loved his family, his church,  Alabama football and golf. He was a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church where he was serving as an active Elder, he previously  served as a Deacon at Westminster Presbyterian and Springhill Presbyterian church in Mobile. Rodney was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S, in Civil Engineering . He served as President of A.S.C.E. and A.S.P.E.  Rodney was honored as outstanding fellow of the Dept. of Civil Engineering, as a Distinguished Fellow for the college of engineering at the University of Alabama.  He served as president of Skyline Country Club, and of the Capstone Engineering Society for University of Alabama and Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucy Summerford of Daphne; one son, Dennis (Marguerite) Summerford of Fairhope; one sister, Susan (Mark) Burleson of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Ryan, Lauren and Ashley. Nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A Celebration of his life will be Monday, August 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church.  A reception at the church will follow after the service. In lieu of  flowers the family suggest donations to the Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U. S. HIGHWAY98DAPHNE, AL  36526http://www.wolfefuneralhome.net/