TJ Summerville, 49, was born February 13, 1977, in Lemoore, California, the son of Jack Donald Summerville, Jr. and Linda Louise Austin.

TJ and his family moved around a lot throughout his childhood while his father served in the military. He later lived in Maryland for 20 years before returning to Choctaw County to be closer to his family. TJ worked in plastic and Exide battery manufacturing and at Angies Diner for a short time. He enjoyed fishing, collecting pop toys and playing his favorite Metallica songs on the drums. TJ loved his family beyond measure, and they will miss him deeply.

TJ is survived by his mother, Linda Austin and husband, Mike of Hugo, OK; father, Jack Summerville, Jr. of Colbert, OK; son, Dakoda Chance Kissinger; stepbrother, Terry Wayne Hammack and half-sister, Brandy Michelle Hammack along with a host of other family members, family and friends.