Joe O’Neal Cummings Sr.

Joe O’Neal Cummings Sr, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Joe was born May 9, 1948 to Luther Lawrence Turner and the late Betty Jean Price in Tupelo, Mississippi. He attended Guntown Lowe School.

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Price; brother Billie Cummings: sister Kathy Spears, and stepmother Viola Turner.
Joe leaves to cherish precious memories: Devora loving wife of 34 years, children Joe O. Cummings Jr., Amy (Willie)Bridges, Ramon (Elixanne) Lawson, Jason Cummings, James Cummings, Jamie Cummings, Father Luther L. Turner, siblings Lawrence (Rose)McGee, Ruby Ruff, Lois(Mack) Macklin, Dwenia Turner, Rodney Turner and 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 5 godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Joe is a veteran of the US Army where he served for 20 years as a Sargent and he earned several metals. Joe was employed with the American Red Cross as a mobile unit tech and Phlebotomist where he retired after 26 years. He was also a member of the American Legion. Joe was known for grilling, camping and traveling. He was a longtime member of Lincoln Park Community Baptist Church where is served as a deacon, trustee and mentor of the men’s ministry.

Private services Saturday, April 4, 2020

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate