Kenneth Dwayne Summers

Kenneth Dwayne Summers was born July 6, 1957 in Danville, IL to Greta Summers and Birl King. He was the youngest of 6 children. He attended schools in both Danville, Il and Grand Rapids, MI. He was preceded in death by his father, Birl King, his brothers, Gary A. Lillard & Shawn Fails, as well as his sister Cheryl Fails.

Kenneth was a member of First Community AME Church in Grand Rapids, MI. Kenneth entered into eternity on June 25, 2020 at Carl Clinic in Champagne, IL. He is now free from all pain and illness. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother and father, Charles and Greta Fails of Grand Rapids, MI, his son Martice Dunlap, 3 grandchildren Martice, Mikal and Emory K Dunlap. Brothers Rodney E Lillard of Grand Rapids, MI, Charles Fails of Chicago, Il & Steven Summers of Danville, Il. Sisters Theresa Brown and Sylvia K Lillard of Grand Rapids, MI and a host of nieces & nephews 2 special cousins Uyallis Broom and Donna Jean Lillard. Special friends Ronald Dix, Shay Collins and Joann McDonald.

“I’ve fought a good fight, Ive finished my course, I have kept the faith” II Timothy 4:7

A Private Homegoing Service that will be live streamed via Facebook will commence at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 304 E. Williams St. Danville.   Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until the time of service.  A public viewing will be from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the funeral home. 

DUE to COVID 19 regulations ALL family members and friends who plan to attend VIEWING are REQUIRED to practice extreme precaution by wearing protective mask, gloves and practicing social distancing.

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