"Tex" Winsellee Hollis Summit

“Tex” Winsellee Hollis Summit passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Ukiah. Tex was born October 28, 1930 in Arkansas.

Tex was a residence of Mendoicno County since the 1950’s. He worked in the woods in Anderson Valley and later at Masonite for 32 years.

Tex was a stand out pitcher playing for both in Arkansas and the Boonville home team in Anderson Valley. While in Arkansas he was sought out by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Tex was proud of his family, he liked to hunt, fish and go camping. His family will remember his great story telling. He was a loving and honest man who would give the shirt off his back if he could to help out. He was a wonderful provider. Tex was a simple man who always took pride in his friends and family, he will be greatly missed.

Tex was the son of a traveling minister in Arkansas.

Tex is survived by his daughter and her husband Paula and Gerald Hopper, grandchildren Dustin Kotterman, Ryan Kotterman and Jerry Hopper, great grandson Austin Kotterman. Tex was preceded in death by is wife of 60 years Georgia Summit and his sister Eunice Flud.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October  15^th 2022 at 12:00 Noon.