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Curtis Cummins Obituary
Mr. Cummins was the former owner of Shorty's Ice Cream for 40 years and the owner of Pickwick Laundromat for 31 years. He is survived by his three sons, Curtis L. Cummins Jr., and wife, Gay of Alabama, William J. Cummins of Washington D.C., and Mark W. Cummins and wife, Cindy of Colonial Heights; his daughter, Susan R. Bjorklund and husband, Kurt of Minnesota; seven grandchildren, Amy Daly and husband, Ryan, Jonathan Cummins and wife, Arielle, Joey Cummins and wife, Danielle, Jenny Bryant, Natalie, Niklas, and Peder Bjorklund; two great-grandchildren, Emma Rose Daly and Lillian Campbell Daly; two caregivers, Nancy Lewis and Tony Goode.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Cummins
November 10, 2009
Jim,
Please accept both Sandy and my prayers and best wishes at this difficult time.
Bud May
Denver, Colorado
Rosemary Lauth
November 9, 2009
Jim, reading your father's obituary only hints at what a rich, wonderful life he must have had with such a large family. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I know you will find meaningful ways to honor his life as you move through these difficult days. Rosemary Lauth
November 8, 2009
Dear Jim:
I learned of the death of your father while visiting Trudy James at AASCU on Friday, November 6, 2009. To lose a loved one is something that we all have to deal with, but that fact never makes it any easier. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Peace and Blessings,
Drusilla McCain
Shirley Dockett
November 6, 2009
Jim,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
stacy scott
November 5, 2009
to the cummins family
i am so sorry to hear of curtis shorty's passing.
my prayers are with the whole family.
i and my father luther scott owners of scotty's ice cream have know shorty for many years.
i will miss him, and all the stories of him and my dad.
shorty has been a good and honest friend.
he will be missed.
Trudy James
November 5, 2009
My Dear Friend Jim:
Your father’s life has left an imprint in your heart and soul that will last forever. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Trudy G. James
T.L. Davis Auto Repair
November 5, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
November 5, 2009
My Dear Friend Jim:
Your loved one's life has left an imprint in your heart and soul, that will last forever. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Trudy G. James
Carolyn Lyles
November 5, 2009
Mark & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Shorty was an entrepreneur and hard working man and I enjoyed working with him in the ice cream business and knowing your family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 5, 2009
Please accept our sincerest condolences. As this news spread through our family, each of us shared pleasant memories of both your parents The essence of eternity is remembering.
The Barnwells -Velma,Anne,Butch,John and Jocelyn.
Joyce Larson
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 4, 2009
Dear Jim,
Mickey and I are traveling and we were sadden to learn of the lost of your dad. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts are with you and your family. Muriel and Albert Howard (AASCU)
November 4, 2009
Jim, I'll be thinking of you and your family in this time of grief. Syd Conner (Hattiesburg, Miss.)
November 4, 2009
Jim, My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Please know you can call on your friends. Connie Wyldmon, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Bernard King
November 4, 2009
My condolences to the Family. Knew "Shorty" for many years. Remember looking for the truck every day to come by when I was a kid. I know he will be missed.
November 4, 2009
Dear Jim,
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Linda Marston & Dennis Bromery (Amherst MA)
Jeff Jarosz
November 4, 2009
Very sorry to hear the sad news, Jim; my condolences.
Marcy Shapiro
November 4, 2009
Sincere condolences, Jim, to you and your family.
Rose Jordan
November 4, 2009
Jim, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 4, 2009
My dear buddy...so sorry you've lost your dad. These life events are never easy. Just know I am thinking of you. Love, Linda
November 4, 2009
Jim, My sincere sympathy on your loss.
Terry Manns-Sacramento, CA
Charles Lovelace
November 4, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ina Soepangkat
November 4, 2009
Dearest Jim,
Please accept my deepest sympathies, Jim.. May your hearts soon be filled with good memories of joyful times together with your father, as you celebrate a life well lived..My warm regards to the rest of your family.
Love,
Ina
Phil Myers
November 4, 2009
Jim, I'm so sorry about the passing of your father. Please accept my sincere condolences. Phil Myers (Your GRC friend).
Turia Lennon
November 4, 2009
Jim,
My condolences go out to your and your family.
My heart is with you at this difficult time.
I lost my Father in 1999 and I think about him all the time.
Your Father will always be with you in Spirit.
God Bless you all,
Turia Lennon
Mildred Bridgewater Clark
November 4, 2009
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your dear family member. I have known Curtis since we were both little children living in Ettrick. I used to go see "Miss" Annabelle and watch while she was sewing. Frequently, I would go to the laundromat to do large pieces that could not be done at home and we would have very enjoyable conversations. He will definitely be missed. You kids had a wonderful mother and father. Very Sincerely,
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