It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Brendon Lee Heathman-Summers, 23, of Excelsior Springs. Brendon passed away April 15, 2021, at his home in Orrick.

Brendon was born on Friday, July 25, 1997, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Crystal Underwood and the late Timothy Heathman. He was later adopted by George and the late Kimberly Summers.

Brendon resided for most of his short life in Excelsior Springs, where he attended school and began to build his family. He had one daughter, Brylee Joyce Heathman. She was the light of his life. He loved to spend time with her playing outside, going for rides and teaching her how to work on a car. Brendon was always up to something, whether it was going for a walk, playing ball, showing off his rap skills or giving you a bit of his wit. He knew how to keep someone on their toes.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, and friends were a big part of his life, too. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back if he needed to. Brendon was always the life of the party.

He enjoyed going to the lake, being outdoors, listening to music, wearing his white Tees and his beloved dog, Jazzy J. Heathman. His favorite sports team was the Chicago Bulls. His contagious smile, fierce spirit and big heart will be greatly missed by all.

“Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee.”

Brendon is survived by his mother, Crystal Gallagher; adoptive father/uncle, George Summers; daughter, Brylee Heathman; siblings Joslynn Pennington, Chandler Allen, Emily Allen, Kyle (Brianna) Teegarden, Michael Teegarden, Camden (Erica) Summers, Nick (Amber) Summers, Adam (Felisha) Summers and McCaidy (Leroy) Summers; grandparents, Edwin and Leonda Heathman; great-grandparents, Lillian Underwood, Rayden Reichling and Mary Fulkerson; uncles, Josh Underwood, Aaron (Miranda) Heathman, Jeffery Heathman and Eric Heathman; aunts, Samantha Siems and Channing Cole; Alyssa Meredith, the Meredith family and Barb (Boo) Carter; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends that loved him dearly.

Brendon was preceded in death by his father, Timothy A. Heathman; adoptive mother/aunt, Kimberly Summers; grandparents, Tony Underwood and Ronda Kilgore; and great-grandparents, Otis Underwood, Don and Joyce Jennings, Earl “Bud” Heathman and Jeffery Fulkerson.

A visitation took place 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, at Pisgah Baptist Church, followed by a service. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, at Oakwood Cemetery in Neosho.

Arrangements are by Bross Spidle Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs.