Thomas Ernest Summers

Thomas Ernest Summers, Jr., was born March 5, 1927 to Thomas and Thelma Jewell Morris Summers, in Oil Center, outside of Ada, OK. Tommy grew up in Ada and graduated from Ada High School, where he was known for being very handsome and well dressed, famously known as "Zoot" because of his "Zoot Suit." Tommy served 2 years in the Army as a Staff Sergeant in Japan after World War II. Following his military service he entered Oklahoma City University and graduated with a law degree, although he never practiced law. He became a trader for brokerage firms for a number of years, and was co-owner of Stone Summers where he became the largest "penny stock" trader in the United States. During this time and afterwards he pursued his passion for collecting art and made many friends and colleagues in the art world. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don, Bob and Bill, and sister Martha. He is survived by his wife Mary Curtis; daughters Beverly, Nancy and Suzanne; 7 grandchildren; and his brother Perry "Buzzy" Summers of Ada.