Gilmer “Gib” Cummings, 85, of Carthage, NC passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by his family.
Gib was born September 3, 1934 in Mount Airy, NC to the late Dan and Lucy Cummings.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at New Home Baptist Church Cemetery, 1000 Lobelia Rd, Vass, NC 28394.
Being a servant of his Lord and savior, spending time with the love of his life Lorraine and his family is what he enjoyed most in life. He was a loving husband, the best father and an outstanding Papa. He loved his family, friends and church family very much. He served in the United States Army and enjoyed golfing.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine of 51 years; daughters Lisa Hart & husband David of Carthage; Joyce Harding of Pilot Mountain; sons Tom Bullins & wife Lynne of Carthage, Ricky Bullins and Shirley Allen of Carthage; sister Ella Marie “Sissy” Shinualt of Mount Airy. He is survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his sons Benny Cummings and Kenny Cummings and grandson Phillip Bullins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gilmer’s name be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 2237 Camp Easter Rd, Carthage, NC 28327 or Phillip Bullins Memorial Scholarship Fund – First Bank, Carthage, NC 28327.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
