Edward Virgil Cummings

1928 - 2013

Edward Virgil Cummings obituary, 1928-2013, Valley Center, KS

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54

Wichita, Kansas

Edward Cummings Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 19, 2013.

Cummings, Edward V, 85, was born March 11, 1928, in Wichita, Kansas to Walter and Bertha. Surrounded by his loving family, he was welcomed into our saviors loving arms Saturday March 16, 2013. He Proudly served in the U.S. Navy 3 years. Spent 54 years as a shoe repairman. Retired from Jack Smith's shoe shop at the age of 70. He is survived by the love of his life, wife, Helen, 3 daughters; Susan (Harold), Shirley (Gene), Nancy; 6 grandchildren, Robert (Kim), Chris, Chad, Shauna (Joe), Darla (Tim), Brandi; 5 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Jarrod, Serena, Meghan, Gabbigale; brothers, Bill, Jim; sister, Rachel. Preceded in death by brothers, Elton, Elmer; sister, Mary. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday March 20, Resthaven Mortuary Chapel, Burial with U.S. Navy Honors at Resthaven Gardens of Memory to follow.

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March 20, 2013

Glenda & Tim Hatfield

God bless

March 20, 2013

Diana torney

So sorry to hear about ur loss my prayers and thoughts are with all of you

March 20, 2013

Patricia Black

I didn't know this man. But if he was anything like his grandson Chad, he must have been a great man! My heart goes out to the family.. God Bless you all..

March 19, 2013

Elizabeth VanNover-Herron

Susan Shirley, Nancy,Connie. So sorry for your lose.my God be with you and the family. Prayers for the days,weeks and months that follow.keep your heads up and follow God,he is with you as you start this sad time in your lives.

March 19, 2013

Joe and I will especially remember the great times we had with you and Aunt Helen, when we were first starting out our married life. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
Joe & Linda Battersby (Columbia, TN)

March 19, 2013

April Davidson

I know that I haven't been a part of the family long, but that didn't matter jo grandpa! He made me feel loved and welcomed from the first day he met me! I am SO honored and blessed to know him and have had him in my life! He will FOREVER be in my heart and be truly truly missed! My love goes out to the family! Especially Chad!

March 19, 2013

Leroy Newsom

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