Houghton --- Robert L. Cummings of 9881 Seymour Street died
Saturday, June 13, 2020 in the Houghton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He
was born on February 12, 1923 in Clayton, a son of the late Malcolm and
Charlotte Robinson Cummings. On July 31, 1948 in Hubbardsville he married
Marion E. Thornton who predeceased him on January 5, 2011.
Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during World
War II. He was also a former professor at Houghton College where he taught
German.
He was a member of the Houghton Wesleyan Church and the D.
Victor Thomas Post 1155 of Fillmore. Bob enjoyed writing letters and stories
which included 20 unpublished books.
Surviving are his children, Stephen (Kathleen) Cummings of
Gainesville, Virginia, Brenda (Daniel) Dix of Ft. Myers, Florida, five
grandchildren, Stephen Cummings II, David Cummings, Rebecca Dix, David Dix, and
Michael Dix, nine great-grandchildren with three more expected this year and several
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by
five siblings.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at
3:00 p.m. at the Kopler-Williams Funeral Home, 21 N. Genesee Street, Fillmore.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020 in Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. Paul Shea, assistant pastor at the Houghton
Wesleyan Church, will officiate.
