James Richard Summerfield

James ‘Richard’ Summerfield, 75, of Glen Burnie Md. left us on Saturday April 25 , 2026 due to Cardiopulmonary Arrest.

Born April 5, 1951 in Elkins W. Va., he was the son of the late Arres E. and Lyda Smith Summerfield.

Richard had been a skilled automotive technician before going to work for, and retiring from, Prologis where he oversaw all of the systems, maintenance and repairs of multiple large capacity commercial warehouses. 

Richard was a caring and gentle man who would do his best to help anyone.

 He had also been an avid hunter and outdoorsman. His favorite places to hunt were W. Va., Montana and Africa.

Richard was survived by his sister Mary Whalen along with aunts-uncles, cousin’s, nieces- nephews in Md. , N.C. , Oh. and W. Va.

Richard was preceded in death by siblings Arres W. Summerfield, Leona Summerfield, Vivian House and Helen Graham.

The family extends a sincere Thank You to Marty,  Mart, Mike , Jack and Ron for being his friends.