LLOYD THOMAS CUMMINGS

LLOYD CUMMINGS Obituary

Born on December 8, 1922 in San Diego, Texas, to Anna Helen Luptak and Thomas Dewey Cummings. His father was a "Cowboy" on a working cattle ranch and his mother was the daughter of a Czechoslovakian immigrant steel-mill foreman. After the Great Depression the young and rustic couple moved to California with Lloyd and his younger brother Don. Growing up, Lloyd was a frequent patron of school and public libraries where he cultivated his lifelong love of reading and learning. He participated in sports as well as the debate team in High School. After earning a degree in Aeronautical Engineering he was inducted into the Army Air Corps in 1943. He was elevated to the rank of corporal while still in basic training and shortly thereafter to Sergeant and served in the African and European campaigns of WWII. Lloyd and his fiance, Wanda, entered Pacific Bible Seminary in Long Beach in February of 1946 and were married on August 12 that same year. Lloyd earned his B.A., Bachelors of Divinity, and a Masters of Divinity while serving as a much-in-demand "supply preacher" and serving two successive student ministries at Maricopa and Newhall Christian Churches. He served as the associate pastor of Lawndale Christian Church before accepting the Senior Minister positions at Compton Westside Christian Church, Parkcrest Christian Church in Lakewood, and the First Christian Church of Dalhart, Texas. In 1959 he became the President of Southern Christian College in San Antonio, Texas. Returning to California he served several Churches including Hillcrest Christian Church (now Shepherd of the Hills), among others, and as the CEO of the Church Building and Loan Fund. His last sermon was a beautiful and moving exposition of the 23rd Psalm displaying insights gleaned from a lifetime of meditation on, experience of, and encounter with the Psalm and the Shepherd of which it speaks. On Saturday, November 20, 2010 Lloyd passed through the Valley of the Shadow of Death to the other side of Eternity. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Wanda; his sons, Randal and Rodney; his daughter-in-law, Jana; and his grandchildren, Joshua Tyler, Alyssa Dawn and her husband, Ryan Haag. Services will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010, 2:00 p.m., at San Fernando 1st Church of Christ, 606 Chatsworth Drive, San Fernando CA, 91340.

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for LLOYD CUMMINGS

7 Entries

David & Gina Blom

December 9, 2010

Deepest sympathy to my friend Alyssa and her family. Even though I haven't known you long, I know you adore your family and that comes from strong faith that you obviously got from them! May you and family have comfort in the King and continue your Grandpa's legacy in faith! Love Gina & David Blom

Cathy Blankenship

December 8, 2010

I worked with T. Lloyd several years at Dr. Rodney Cummings Chiropractic office. T. Lloyd was a kick to be around. He always had a story to tell. He loved to talk to children as well as adults. He'd tell stories about his sons accomplishments with great fondness. Some of his sayings were "You gotta ride for the brand." He was telling us employees where our loyalty should be. When someone would ask him how he was doing he'd answer, "Been better, been worse or I'm fantastic but getting better." T. Lloys touched so many lives while he was here on earth. He was a gentle man with so much knowledge. He was so accomplished and so smart. His family should be so proud to call him husband, father or grandpa. He is in Heaven now and I'm certain he is heading up some organization for the Lord. I know I will see you again T. Lloyd

Penny Bates

December 7, 2010

It was an honor and my pleasure to work with T. Lloyd at Cummings Chiropractic Office in the mid-90's. His singing and story-telling were loved by both the patients and the staff. (I never knew the song "Down In The Valley" had so many verses. Actually, I don't think it did. I'm pretty sure T. Lloyd made up several of them spur-of-the-moment.) And could he ever give a good, healing massage! He truly was a vessel of God's love, kindness, and goodness.

robbie jo dungey

December 7, 2010

To The family of Rodney Cummings who has lost their dearly beloved. He was a man of honor, respectful and full of grace. he will be remembered by many people. My thoughts and prayers will always be with the Cummings family to get through the tough times but always to remember the greatest of this man and his honor of life. Blessed by all and missed by family,and friends and the good he has done. He will never be forgotten and will always be loved as he passes through to his next life. May you rest in peace and God bless you. My regret is i never had the honor to meet you, but through family and loved ones, I feel like i have known you. You can rest now, knowing your lovely family is outstanding and will never let the memory of you pass.
God will be with you, and God will be with your family for guidiance. Thank you for all you have done.

December 5, 2010

Love you Grandpa! - Love, Pumpkin

December 4, 2010

I love you dad.You were one of a kind.Thanks for all the passion you lived life with. Thanks for all the laughs.
Rodney

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