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John Cummings Obituary

Cummings, John Eric

John Eric "J.C." Cummings, 55, of Miamisburg, passed away unexpectedly after laughing and talking with his daughter, Keeleigh "Sissy", most of the day on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1968 in Greenville, Ohio. John was a 1986 graduate of Greenville High School where he wrestled and played soccer. He started his writing career at the Greenville Advocate and since 1995 John has been writing for the Miami Valley Newspapers. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143 F. & A.M. John has remained active in the wrestling community. He has been a coach for many years at several schools. He was very active and supportive with Keeleigh and Sandy and all of their softball adventures. John's passion was sports. He was an avid fan and of all athletics, but especially the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns, and The Ohio State Buckeyes Football. John is survived by his wife of over 29 years, Saundra "Sandy" Cummings; daughter, Keeleigh Marie (Chris) Cain; parents, David and Joan Cummings of Greenville; sister, Jodi Allalen; mother-in-law, Barbara Treece; sister-in-law, Vicki Henderson; two nieces, Amanda (Corey) Brann and Sadia Allalen; his 'fur babies', Tigger, Shyla, EB, and Roxy; as well as a host of friends including Jeff, Kelly, and Trish. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John W. and Marie Cummings of Lima; his maternal grandparents, John E. Dorothy Niley of Greenville; and his father-in-law, Cloyce J. Treece of Lima; brother-in-law, Chuck Henderson of South Bend. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-8 PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Miamisburg Christian Church, 1146 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 AM and a masonic service will begin at 10:45 AM. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Miamisburg. Services are entrusted to GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer's Association or to the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Bill Riley

October 17, 2023

John was literally one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was a big ole teddy bear that loved sports and was a good friend. We met at the University of Findlay and stayed in contact as much as we could. I will NEVER forget those Cleveland Indian games with Sandy, Stacy, and the 2 of us. Memories that will last forever and cherished. You will be missed my friend. My thoughts and love to Sandy, Keeleigh, and the entire Cummings family.

Will Taylor

October 13, 2023

Sandy, this is your cousin Will. Sorry for your loss.

Karen Burkett

October 11, 2023

Our sincere sympathy.
John and Karen Burkett

Emily and Everett Gates

October 10, 2023

Blessings and prayers for John and his family. May he rest in peace. Emily and Everett Gates

Jane Light Tester

October 10, 2023

To David Cummings.... You are in my thoughts tans prayers. I remember you speaking about your family way back in those Thoreau inspired English classes at GHS.

Mary L Myers

October 10, 2023

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

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Memorial Events
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Oct

10

Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Miamisburg Christian Church

1146 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH

Oct

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Miamisburg Christian Church

1146 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH

Oct

11

Service

10:45 a.m.

Miamisburg Christian Church

1146 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH

Oct

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Miamisburg Christian Church

1146 E. Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH

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