Richard Lee Cummins, 81, of Lewisburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016, at his residence.
He was born March 9, 1935 in Lewisburg, Ohio, a son of the late Arliss and Lucille (Wright) Cummins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Steffan Cummins
Richard was a member of the Trail Riders Club in Lewisburg, the American Legion in West Alexandria and the VFW in Brookville. He owned and operated Cummins Services and had worked for GTE where he was a supervisor.
He was survived by his wife Ruth (Woolery) Cummins, whom he married on April 1,1955; his sons and daughter- in- law, Allen ”Orange” Cummins of New Paris and Anthony and Karen Cummins of New Madison; a daughter, Amy Futrell of Lewisburg; six grandchildren, Jenny Cummins of New Madison, Nikki and Jesse Johnson of Ravenna, OH, Kelly and Stephen Klosterman of Miamisburg, Jodie Cummins of New Madison, Molly and Terry Gentry of Lewisburg and Cassie Cummins and Taryn Winner of North Carolina; nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Roberta and Ralph Dove.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family request in the lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Lewisburg Emergency Unit.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.braundpope.com
