Date Of Birth: March 12, 1933
Date Of Death: December 24, 2005
Franklin (Frank) Dee Cummings72, Born in Indianapolis on March 12, 1933 to Opal and Adrian (Jim) Cummings. Attended IPS school No.21 and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. Frank served in both the US Navy and the US Army. A printer by trade, he retired from Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. in 1996 after 33 years of service.Preceded in death by his son Franklin D. Cummings Jr., siblings Max and Don Hardesty and Ruth Zadoorian. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Bennett Cummings, children, Don and Jeff (Sandy) Cummings, Lori ( Mike) Cain, Julie (Greg) Norris, Susan (Rob)Munds, thirteen grandchildren and sister Betty Whitesell.A life-long supporter of the importance of higher education, Frank, an honorary Boilermaker, was most proud of seeing that all his children attended college even though he was unable to. His legacy continues as his three oldest grandchildren have already enrolled in, or finished college.He was a member of Woodside Methodist Church and attended Seventh & Eighth United Christian Church.He was a long time member of American Legion Post 497, Am Vets Post 99 and Indianapolis Old-Time Printers’ Association.A devoted family man who exemplified responsibility, hard work, love of family and strength -his life with us will be missed, but his influence will remain.Arrangements handled by Harry Moore Family Mortuaries, 8151 Allisonville Road. Calling from 4-8 pm Thursday, December 29th and funeral service at 11 am Friday, December 30th. Burial to follow at Lincoln Memory Gardens, 6851 S. Indianapolis Road (Hwy 52), Whitestown, Indiana.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PXE International, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 404, Washington, DC 20008; or online at www.pxe.org.
Mel Crum says
What memories, working for almost 30 years with Frank. What a Purdue fan! This fellow was very,very, proud of his family! Sorry to lose this man, I always enjoyed those short visits after we retired at the O.T.P. meetings and the breakfasts. Frank was loved by everyone who knew him.
Mike Mcguire says
Dear Aunt Mary, Don, Jeff, Lori, Julie, Susie. My heart goes out to all of you for the tremendous loss that you have experienced. I enjoyed every second of my life that I got to spend with you guys and Frank. He was and always will be one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing him with me. Mike
Don Massengale says
Sorry to hear of your loss of Frank.
Frank and I worked in the composing room of The Indianapolis Star the entire time Frank worked there. I always enjoyed working with Frank, and we shared quite of lot of the good times together. I retired in 1998 and have lived in Florida since then.
Don Massengale
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Lisa Hildebrand Jennings says
As one of Susie’s former classmates, I am saddened by her and her family’s loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Debbie McGuire says
I have fond memories of visiting and spending time at your home as a child. I loved Frank’s sense of humor, as well as the pride he showed in his family. He will be greatly missed. God Bless your family and help you through this difficult time. Love and Prayers, Debbie McGuire
DAMON BIRD says
SORRY ABOUT OUR LOSS–WORKED WITH FRANK AT THE STAR FRANK WAS THE FIRST FRIEND I MET WHEN I WENT TO THE STAR IN 1964 AND REALLY ENJOYED HIM AND HAD A LOT OF FUN TOGETHER HE ALWAYS TEASED ME ABOUT BEING FROM WV MY CHRILDREN WENT TO PURDUE AND WE WERE PURDUE FAN TOGETHER HE WAS A GREAT GUY WILL MISS HIS SMILING FACE
DAMON BIRD
Dave Tozer says
Don, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Though I never met him, I know that the strength and abilities I see in you are surely a reflection of your father. You are a dear friend. You have been a great help to me in my darkest hours. You have also been by my side during times of great adventure and joy. Thank you for your friendship. I am thankful for you and for the life of your father. Clearly he touched many lives in a great way. Know that I am praying for you and your family and that you can call on me at any time.
Molly Walkup says
Don, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how difficult this time is for you. Please let us know if you need anything.
With Love,
Molly
Max E Fuson says
Don, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Blessed is the child to have had an honorable, loving father. Please know that Tina and I are here for you and your children, Don. Call on us for anything.
Wendell Trogdon says
Frank was a delightful person with whom I enjoyed talking to when I was in the composing room. He spoke often of his family, was always kind and thoughtful and was ever cheerful and upbeat about life. It was a pleasure to be around him.
– Wendell Trogdon, The News 1957-1992.
Steve kuszmaul says
Very sorry to hear about Frank.He
was alot of fun to be around.
Jean Kennedy says
My thoughts are with you and your family Don.If you need a friend to talk to, you know how to contact me.
Tim Vicki Lee says
Jeff, Tim and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family. Even though we did not personally know your father, he must have been a wonderful father to raise such great kids as you and Julie. We pray that God provides the strength your family needs to help you through this difficult time.
Randy Bennett says
On December 24, 2005, the Lord was given a message from an angel.
In the message this small angel spoke quietly in His presence, saying “Father, I have brought you great news once again” and God spoke with a big powerful voice and said with a loving smile,
“I already know, we have inherited another great one and his name is Frank Cummings.
He has served me and his fellow man well, I am eternally grateful for the job he has done, for in it he was able to glorify my name and presence, while giving unselfishly to others.
From this day forward, he will live in peace, he will never feel fear, nor cry again. This I say and it shall be forever. Now send the others forward to open their wings and open the gates, I want to hear them singing with Joy, “Welcome home Frank, you have served him well, here you will see all around you, who went before you, and they now welcome you too”. God then spoke to another angel saying “I want you to send an Angel down to those who grieve this loss, and I want the angel wings around those children, that family, and every friend he had made, for they shall blot away the tears. Although they will be sad to know he is gone to them, they will surely be joyful to know that today he reigns in Heaven with me and my promise to them is this, his death on Earth is not forever, it is but a tick in time, you are promised by me as it is written, the next time you see Frank Cummings, it will be in Heaven, where time, tears and fears are never again, no more”
“The next time will not be but a short tick in time, but rather as I have always promised, Forever, Eternal.” “Till then, march on and know I am there with you this day, as yesterday”
Chris Melanie and Jacob Bell says
Jeff,
We are sad to hear that your father has passed on. Know that we are thinking of you and if you need us to help with anything feel free to let us know. You and your family are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Rick Byarley says
Lori and Family; I pray that God grants you all strength, peace and comfort. I know you will also find the strength to traverse this confusing, emotional whirlwind through the capabilities imbued within you by your Dad and through caring family and friends. Your Dad will always continue to be with you in cherished memories and you will be reminded of him in your daily actions. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very trying time.
Chris Harris says
I wanted to send my condolences– I just heard about Frank, who always made me feel welcome even if I dropped by inopportunely. His obituary had a tone of love and strength (“will be missed, but his influence will remain”) which I found very uplifting. I’m reminded of a poem, which I thought that I’d send along. I hope, and trust, that your family will indeed float higher. My best wishes.
The Liquids
If we are vessels filled
with all that has been made one
by our love, and if loss is a siphon
drawing away from us what we hold dear,
splashing it back into the world–thus emptied
by grief, do we float higher, do we bob
lightly over this ocean of all
that love has broken?
– James Bertolino
Erik Risman says
Jeff and Julie,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I lost mine several years ago and I know how difficult it is. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erik