Cummings, James E. 1927-2008

CUMMINGS, SIMS, LANGEBARTLES, MCINTYRE

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/7/2009 at 11:55:47

James Edward Cummings was born February 20, 1927 in Rural Marion County to Loren H. and Mary E. (Sims) Cummings.

Following his graduation from Knoxville High School in 1944, Jim enlisted in the Air Force. He served his country from December 26, 1950 to September 24, 1954.

Jim was united in marriage to Ada Mae Langebartels on June 29, 1952 in Knoxville. The couple first lived in Illinois, returning to Knoxville in 1954, where they were engaged in farming. Ada Mae passed away on March 28, 1995.

Jim was later united in marriage to Ethel McIntyre on January 23, 1999 in Knoxville.

Farming, hunting and traveling were things Jim enjoyed during his life. Jim was a fair board member for 33 years and a dedicated board member of the Knoxville Speedway. During his farming career Jim also raised purebred livestock, sold seed corn and delivered watermelons and pecans. In his later years, Jim loved to do puzzle books and read. Spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow up were also special.

Jim passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 13 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ada Mae Cummings, grandson, Timothy Husted and a brother, George Cummings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ethel Cummings of Knoxville; sons, Larry (Debbie) Cummings of Knoxville, Don (Sherry) Cummings of Pleasantville, Randy (Lynn) Cummings of Story City; daughter, Connie (Mike) Husted of Knoxville; grandchildren, Troy Husted, Blake and Damien Prevo, Carly and Connor Cummings, Cole and Carson Cummings; 3 step-children; brother, Eugene (Norma Jeanne) Cummings of Knoxville; sister, Dorothy Vanden Berg of Indianola, along with other relatives and many friends.

Service: First United Methodist Church, Knoxville,
Iowa

Cemetery: Graceland

Bertrand Funeral Homes, Aug. 2008