Reg Cummins, 68, of Jacksonville, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 15, 1942, in Jacksonville, the son of Henry Franklin and Eleanor M. Kinnett Cummins.

He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Woods of Jacksonville; longtime companion, Sara Bourn of Jacksonville; daughter, Lisa Cummins of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and sister, Lucy B. (Jack) Terrill of South Jacksonville. He is also survived by Sara's children, Chris, Brad (Gladys) and Brenda Bourn; and her four grandchildren.

Mr. Cummins was a 1960 graduate of Jacksonville High School and then received his associate's degree in Administration of Justice from MacMurray College. He spent 23 years as a police officer with the City of Jacksonville, retiring in 1983. He then went to work for the city inspection department as a Property Maintenance Inspector, retiring from there in 1994. Reg was a member of the Jacksonville Moose Lodge and had helped organize the initial Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) in Jacksonville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and also served seven years in the Air National Guard in Springfield. He enjoyed drag racing, camping and especially having a good time!

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Memorial Home Services Hospice or to the Jacksonville Moose Lodge. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jun. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Reg Cummins

18 Entries

Ned Bandy

May 25, 2021

Reg and I became good friends and great working partners in law enforcement. I still tell stories of Reg and my "events" as we investigated crimes. He will always be one of my best friends.

Nedq Bandy

May 25, 2020

Working with Reg on a regular basis can be described in one word: Adventure I learned a "language" I never knew existed. I still use some of "his terms" and it reminds me of the great times we had.

Ned Bandy

May 25, 2019

Reg, I have not forgotten you, brother. Our friendship will never go away.

julia geer-Johnson

June 6, 2011

I will miss his smile. He was a good friend to the family. Julia Geer-Johnson

Emma Baldwin

June 3, 2011

Sarah, Brenda and the girls, I'm sorry for your loss. Need anything don't hesitate to get a hold of me.
Love all of you.

Oliver Wiest

June 3, 2011

I remember Reg Cummins as one of the good guys from the Jacksonville Police Department. I always looked forward to talking to him, on or off the job. He was never without a good story, a juicy bit of gossip or a joke. Reg was good for more laughs per visit than just about anyone else I knew. He had a great take on life. He will be missed.

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Woods, daughter Lisa and Ms. Bourn. Many share your loss.

MIKE FERRIS

June 3, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Roger & Penny Ore

June 3, 2011

Sara & Family members,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Reg was one of a kind and will be missed by many.

Michelle Huseman

June 2, 2011

Lisa and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Even though it's been several years since I'd seen Reg, he will always hold a special place in my heart as "Uncle Reg". My prayers are with you.

John Keenan

June 2, 2011

Goodbye old friend, we served together at both the JPD and the Illinois Air National Guard and I will never forget the good times we had at ILANG summer camps! Reg, Fred VanBebber and I were quite a crew! Reg always had a good word and smile for everyone. So long "Airman", you will be missed!

Ron & Christi Buhl

June 2, 2011

We have known Reg for many years. He always knew how to have a good time and we had alot of fun on boating trips. He will be truly missed! Sara you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Ned Bandy

June 2, 2011

Reg will always be one of my best friends. He and I spent many hours doing investigations together. I could always count on him to be there in times of need. Good bye my good friend. Heaven will hold a treasure with you there.

June 1, 2011

So sorry to hear of Reggie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sara and all of his loved ones.
Pam Hopper

June 1, 2011

Sara, I am thinking of you as once again you grieve. I am always here for you.
Corrine

Carol Carl

June 1, 2011

Reg has been a good friend for several years. If you want to have a good time with a lot of laughing, Reg was the one to be with. In the summertime he would be in his very tasteful boxer shorts, T-shirt and his hat. I will truly miss him. Good-bye 'ol friend.

June 1, 2011

i know now is not the time for sadness.after all it was you who always told me that,"when its your time,its your time". we worked together,played together,and most of all we loved together.good bye old friend. tell willie i said hey...from the son you never had...,monte g hall

Russ Brown

June 1, 2011

Reg was my high school classmate, a good friend over the years, and a brother in law enforcement. Rest in peace.
Captain Russ Brown
Ill. State Police (Retired)
Cape Coral, Forida

Tom Rust

June 1, 2011

I have known Reg for most of my adult life. Starting when I was working for the Sheriff's Office. I remember him being quite a character. I have not seen him since leaving the area, yet miss him none the less. Goodbye my friend.

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