Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
William Shelby Cummings Jr.
William Shelby Cummings Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
William Cummings Obituary
SUMMERFIELD — William Shelby Cummings, Jr., 82, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Blumenthal Jewish Nursing & Rehab Center.
A 1 p.m. funeral service will be held Monday, March, 21, 2011 at Forbis & Dick North Elm Chapel with Rev. Suzanne Michael and Elder Bill Knight officiating. Interment will follow at the Hillsdale Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
A Guilford County native, William Shelby Cummings, Jr. was born February 25, 1929, the son of the late William Shelby Cummings, Sr. and Annie Walker Cummings. He was a graduate of Summerfield High School and attended Kings Business College. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Cummings retired from Justice Drug Company. His favorite pastimes were traveling and camping.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Naomi Cummings.
He is survived by four sons, William Shelby Cummings, III and wife Jo Ann of Kingsport, TN., David Martin Cummings and wife Amanda of Summerfield, Alan Walker Cummings and wife Barbara of Chattanooga, TN. and Kenneth Earl Cummings and wife Jill of Virginia Beach, VA.; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Monday, March, 21, 2011, at Forbis and Dick North Elm Chapel.
The family will also be receiving friends at the home of David and Mandy Cummings at 1076 NC Hwy 150 W., Summerfield NC, 27358.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Center United Methodist Church, 6142 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro, NC 27455 and Hillsdale Primitive Baptist Church, on Scalesville Rd., off Hwy 220.
Online condolences may be directed to www.forbisanddick.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
John and Becky Pillsbury
March 20, 2011
We send all sympathy and love to the Cummings family. We especially want to remember the David Cummings family, we know that Bill was so loved and cherished by all his family, our love and prayers to David, Mandi, Caroline, and Brandon. You are in our prayers and we love you all very much. Aunt Becky and Uncle John
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
David and Susan Berry
March 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the sons and their families at this time of loss. He was a special man and part of a special family.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
1118 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Make a Donation
in William Cummings's name
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Cummings's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
