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R.B. Summitt, Former Husband of The Late Pat Summit; See His Current Relationship and Career

Updated On 12 Feb, 2024 Published On 24 Jul, 2017
R.B. Summitt, Former Husband of The Late Pat Summit; See His Current Relationship and Career

R.B. Summitt is single after an official split with former legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt.

After divorcing legendary basketball coach late Pat Summitt, R.B. Summitt is thought to be single these days. The ex-couple officially separated on 28 April 2008.

They felt irreconcilable differences for a very long time and finally decided to separate. So what is R.B. Summitt doing these days? Is he currently dating someone?

Let us find out about his relationship and career in today's section.  

R.B. Summitt: His Current Relationship Status; Dating life        

Summitt has been working for Sevier County Bank for almost 35 years. After separating from the former basketball coach he is most probably single. He is not linked with anyone these days. 

The Then Couple Looked So Happy, Source: Quota Belle

He is away from the spotlight and any media attention and has made it very difficult for us to know about his current affairs so even if he is dating someone, he has not revealed the news.    

Well, we would like to wish him all the best for his future. 

His Married Life With The Late Pat Summitt

R.B. married his ex-wife Pat on 23 August 1980. The ceremony took place at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church near Clarksville, Tennessee. They managed to be together for 27 long years.

However, later, Pat filed for divorce in August 2007, just a week before their 27th wedding anniversary. They faced several complications in their conjugal life and lived separately from March. The late basketball coach cited "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce from Summitt.

(R-L) Pat, Tyler, Anne and R.B., Source: Net Category

As per USA Today, they finalized their divorce on 28 April 2008. From their married life, they have a child; a son Tyler Summitt as the only child in their family. They welcomed the baby on 21 September 1990.

The ex-couple with their kid, Source: Daily Entertainment News

The duo's child is a grown-up now. He was just 17 when his parents were separated and his custody wasn't an issue. Tyler is now a married man. He tied the knot to his high school sweetheart, Anne Dennis Ragsdale on 1 June 2013.

However, Tyler and Anne are no longer married as they divorced in June 2017. The main cause of the divorce was his extra-marital affair with his team's point guard Brooklyn Pumroy with whom he is now married. Currently, he and his wife share two sons and a daughter from their marriage.

Summitt's ex-wife Pat is no longer alive today. She died 14 days after her 64th birthday, on 28 June 2016 in Knoxville, and left her entire property to her son, Tyler.

Ever since his divorce from his celebrity ex-wife, little has been learned about Summitt's relationship and his whereabouts. 

R.B. Summitt: Know About his Career

Summitt began his career at Sevier County Bank in 1978. Despite being a student of science faculty he chose a different path in his life. 

Before that, he worked for the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions for four years straight out of college. 

The happy son and dad, Source: Daily Entertainment News

He is now retired from his work but maintained himself as one of the most enthusiastic personalities during his career. He retired from his position at Sevier County Bank in 2016.

During his time at Sevier County Bank, he served multiple positions including president, and remained on the board of directors even after his retirement. 

Have a look at his retirement statement: 

"Not many have been so blessed to have had a lifetime career at one wonderful, supportive business like Sevier County Bank. I am humbled to have had a small part in helping our employees, customers, and communities grow and prosper… I’m looking forward to having more time for my family, friends, faith and just fun in general."

 Quick Facts about R.B. Summitt

Late Pat Summitt's ex-husband Ross Barnes Summitt. Source: Heavy
  • Attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
  • Completed his graduation with a major in microbiology and a minor in psychology.
  • Instead of pursuing his career in the respective field, he worked in the banking sector.
  • His father Ross B. Summitt was also the president of Sevier County Bank.
  • Served as a board member for Discovery Life in America, a small non-profit organization based in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  • He was the board's treasurer for almost six years.
  • His former wife announced that she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in August 2011.
  • She ended her 38-year-long coaching career officially on 18 August 2012.

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