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Charles Cummings Obituary

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Rev. Charles Cummings departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2014, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Cornelia "Cherry" Cummings Wright and the late Corrine Grant Cummings. He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Lidia (Norman Sr.) Garrett, and Denise (Amahl Sr.) Miller; three grandchildren, Nickolas (Britney) Garrett, Norman "CJ" Garrett Jr., and Amahl Miller Jr; four brothers, Jesse (Jeanette) Cummings, George (Rosa) Cummings, Vernon Cummings, and Leroy (Minnie) Cummings; four sisters, Inez Becton, June Giles, Jannie (Willie) McCall and Linda (Wayne) Bennett; mother-in-law, Geneva Locklin; additional brothers-in-law, Willie Walton, Joseph Locklin, James Locklin, Curtis Grant, Larry Grant, and Terry Grant; additional sisters-in law, Myrtis Cummings, Sandra Locklin and Mattie Grant; one adopted sister, Mrs. Alexe Baker; one uncle, Albert (Bernice) Hughes; special nieces, Alice (Stanley) Cummings-Hall, LaKeshia (Andre) D. Moore, Velice Cummings, Tara D. Bennett and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 17th at 11 a.m. at Spring Grove Baptist Church, Hephzibah, Georgia.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Jul. 14 to Jul. 17, 2014.

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July 20, 2014

My love and prayers to the family. Pat Oatman

Nancy Lomax-Johnson

July 20, 2014

Dear Denise,
My heart goes out to you and your family for the passing of your Dad Charles. You, AJ and your family are in my prayers. May God hold you in his loving arms always!

Eddie L. Hart/Family

July 19, 2014

Jannie, Vernon, George and all;

We were deeply saddened to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family during your time of bereavement.

July 18, 2014

MAY THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF MEMORIES AND THE TIME SHARED TOGETHER COMFORT YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. SHERYL AND RICHARD DOCKENS

Earnestine Roberson-Brinson

July 17, 2014

Rest in Peace The Roberson Family

July 17, 2014

Dear Vernon and family you are all in my prayers and thoughts at this time may G OD bless and keep you .yours in Christ Rose Patterson and family.

Mildred Styles

July 16, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly & Jessie Parks

July 16, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Eunice Miller

July 16, 2014

Dear Cummings Family members-
We send our deepest condolences for bearing such a loss. Your father, brother,and friend has walked a life of faith and integrity that has blessed you in countless ways. Do not be troubled for he is now in heaven where death and sorrow could never take a peek. He is in the safest arms of our God Almighty.
The Millers and especially grandson AJ

Alice Hall

July 16, 2014

Uncle Charles will be missed in our family but we know that he is resting safely in His arms and is no longer suffering. We will remember his independence despite his limited physical abilities.
Rest in peace Uncle Charles.
Alice, Stanley and Micah

Janet Edwards-Travis

July 16, 2014

Charles Cummings faith in Christ was inspirational. May his family find comfort in Christ during this sad time.

Monika & John Grant

July 15, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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