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OKEECHOBEE - John Joseph "Pop" Cummings, of Candler, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the J. F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville. Born Jan. 16, 1941 in Bronx, N.Y., he was the son of the late John Francis Cummings (1979) and Margaret Callahan Cummings (1989). After graduating high school, Mr. Cummings joined the United Stated Air Force. He later retired from a lifetime of work in auto body repair. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Candler, NC. Mr. Cummings was a member of many organizations, including the Wounded Warriors Project, FurEver Friends, Asheville Humane Society, NRA, Elks Lodge, and the VFW. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marge Cummings (2005) and Rita Fraioli (1977). Survivors include his son, John E. Cummings and wife Laurie of Jacksonville; daughters, Christine Silvas and husband David of Jacksonville, and Janeen Grondahl and husband Jim of Candler, N.C.; sister, Geraldine Brower and husband Marion of Candler, N.C.; grandchildren, Sean Cummings, Sarah Cummings, Natasha Goodrum and husband Galen, Ciara Silvas, Bryant Grondahl and Preston Grondahl; great-grandchildren, Emma and Abby Goodrum, and Gaborik Grondahl; and his constant companion, "Ben," his Yorkshire Terrier. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28803; Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friends Lane, Asheville, NC 28806; or to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. John was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and brother. Being of Irish heritage, he was born with the true "gift of gab." John had a great sense of humor and leaves behind wonderful memories to all who knew and loved him. "May you be in heaven 10 minutes before the devil knows you're dead." Condolences may be made online at www.AshevilleMortuaryServices.com
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March 23, 2014
You are the Best daddy a girl could ever ask for. I was blessed to help and care for you during the time you were going through your cancer, sitting by your bed side for days end during your heart surgery. Since you were always there for me no matter what. My heart break so much with you not here----- but when I close my eyes I see you with mom, Dottie, grandma & grandpa Cummings, grandma & grandpa peterson and your sister Marge you're all standing there holding hands and watching over us to keep us safe until we meet again.
Love you and missss soooo much. Xoxoxo
Christine (princess) Cummings Silvas
March 23, 2014
Sorry for your lost,prayers be with ya;ll
wITH lOVE rANEE AND FAMILY
March 20, 2014
Wishing you peace and happy memories of your daddy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Sheda
March 20, 2014
Pop was a good man had the opportunity to barbecue with him A few times really enjoyed talking to Him I will miss him
Frank sherlin
March 19, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
March 19, 2014
Many thoughts and prayers to this loving family that loved their father dearly. He suffers no more. May each day bring you peace. Hold on to all the wonderful memories. God Bless.
Tammie Dryden
March 19, 2014
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