John William Summers II was born on 12/8/49 to John and Dorothy Summers. He is survived by his wife, Mitzi Horne Summers, son Chad Summers and his wife Amanda, daughter Jenny Summers Tucker, her husband Landry, and their daughter Camryn.

John, Mitzi, and Chad moved to Bastrop in 1978, after they purchased Peebles Auto and then later Bastrop Auto Supply.

John loved the parts house and was always available to shoot the breeze and help you figure out just what might need repair on your vehicle. Always true to his big-hearted nature, John was willing to extend credit to those who needed it. Can’t pay til Friday, but need to get to work today? No problem, John’s got you.

Chad was working on vehicles with his Dad in diapers, and John loved teaching him how to fix just about anything. Also getting to grow up in the parts house he was taught the ins and out of vehicle repair and parts that he's used his whole life.

John led a long, full, and happy life. In addition to devoting his time and love to his family, he dedicated many years to several organizations as a volunteer and a teacher.

With a degree in Industrial Arts from SWTSU, John was also an automotive instructor teaching for Blinn College at the prison. John took his legendary patience and easy going personality back to the classroom in 1995 as an automotive technology teacher and the VICA and SkillsUSA sponsor at Bastrop High School. There, he impacted countless students by teaching technical skills alongside valuable life lessons.In his personal life, John was endlessly generous. He volunteered countless hours to the Lake Bastrop Acres Volunteer Fire Department and to serving as an announcer for Lost Pines Riding Club and the Bastrop Family Rodeo Club. He dedicated many years hauling Jenny to play days and rodeos. He could often be found behind the video camera, capturing memories and testament of a life well lived.John’s love of vehicles carried in to a passion for projects - not just cars, but anything he deemed a great deal. While you might be thinking he was a wheeler and dealer that was buying and selling, it always seemed to be more on the buy than the selling end. John could find a deal better than anyone, but once in his possession, it was suddenly too invaluable to part with.Luckily though, he could solve anything - from a tough car issue or fixing your hiccups or a headache.Level headed and practical, John was the best person to help talk through a problem. He never acted out of emotion and always kept an empathetic ear.

John was a loving husband and father, and a very proud grandfather. John was the type of man that we should all strive to be.

The family will celebrate John's life in private at a later date.