Mr. Allan Summerville, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 1, 1935, Allan was the son of the late Lloyd Price Summerville and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Liles Summerville Swafford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Seals Swafford; his brothers, Chesley Winn Summerville, Harold E. Summerville, and Franklin Delano Summerville; and his sister, Carolyn Summerville, who was stillborn.
Allan was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Morris Summerville. Their marriage was one of love, devotion, and family, and her absence remained deeply felt throughout the years following her passing.
Allan is survived by his beloved daughter, Kimberly Summerville Couey, and her husband, Tim. He is also survived by his very special sister-in-law, Carolyn Morris Brown; brother-in-law, Ollie Morris (Hollie); and many cherished nieces and nephews.
A 1955 graduate of Cedartown High School, Allan was a proud member of the CHS band and served as Drum Major during the 1954–1955 school year. Following graduation, he began his working career as a firefighter for the City of Cedartown. He also proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard.
Music remained an important part of Allan’s young life. He received a scholarship to attend Jacksonville State University, where he played in the drum line of the famed Southerners and Marching Ballerinas. He graduated from Jacksonville State with the Class of 1961, earning his degree in accounting.
Following college, Allan began what would become a long and distinguished career with the Internal Revenue Service. Over the years, he served in various levels of management and received numerous awards and recognitions for his work and leadership. Among his many responsibilities, Allan helped hire and train hundreds of revenue agents, leaving an influence that extended far beyond his own years of service.
Yet of all the people Allan hired during his career, he was always quick to say that his best hire was the day he hired his daughter, Kimberly Summerville, as a Special Agent with the IRS Criminal Investigation Division. Watching Kimberly excel in her career was an especially great source of pride for her father.
For all of Allan’s professional accomplishments, some of the things he treasured most could never be measured by awards or titles. Family was deeply important to him. He was immensely proud of his brothers and especially valued the close relationship they shared throughout their lives. The bonds of family, loyalty, and love were woven throughout Allan’s 91 years.
Allan lived a long and full life—one marked by service, hard work, music, accomplishment, loyalty, and an enduring love for his family. He leaves behind not only the story of a life well lived, but also a legacy carried forward by those who knew him, loved him, learned from him, and were fortunate enough to call him family.
His family will remember him with love and gratitude, holding close the memories, stories, laughter, and lessons that made Allan uniquely their own.
Funeral services for Mr. Summerville will be conducted Wednesday October 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Litesey Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow in Polk Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Tuesday October 20 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Litesey Funeral Home.
Mr. Summerville will lie in state prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until the service hour Wednesday.
The family gratefully welcomes flowers, or those who wish may honor Allan’s life with a memorial contribution to Safe Haven Boys Ranch, 834 Piedmont Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125
Litesey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Allan Summerville.
