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Arthur Cummins Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2007 Arthur “Ray” Cummins (1932-2007) Arthur “Ray” Cummins, 75, of Ashland, Ky., passed away on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Heartland of Riverview Nursing Facility in South Point, Ohio, following an extended illness. Mr. Cummins was born June 4, 1932, in Falmouth, Ky., a son of the late Thornton and Sallie Poston Cummins. He moved to Catlettsburg in the late 1930s. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Chester Cummins, Harold Cummins and Eugene Cummins; and four sisters, Hortense Klusman, Anne Machat, Ella Davis and Hildred Ramsey. Ray was owner/co-owner of Cummins Tax Service in Ashland for 50 years. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy and was a dedicated member of American Legion Kenova Post 93 for 30 years. Ray enjoyed fishing, playing pool and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by a son, Darren Duane (Melissa) Cummins; a daughter, Cynthia Darlene (Dr. Brian) Bailey, both of Ashland; and a beloved granddaughter, Lexi Rae Cummins. Also surviving are five stepgrandchildren, Jeremy David Bailey, Jared Daniel Bailey, Jonathan Stewart Bailey, Jennifer Diana Bailey and Jeffery Brian Bailey; five special stepgreat-grandchildren, Summer Bailey, Brianna Bailey, Rex Sullivan, Bailey Sullivan and Johnda Sullivan; a brother, Paul (Ruth) Cummins of Texas; a sister, Kathleen (Ardell) Kennedy of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and several close friends, including Freda Williamson, Jack Dibella, Mary Stafford, Teresa Carter and Wanda Hall. Funeral services will be at noon, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by Dr. Floyd Paris. Military services will be by American Legion Kenova Post 93. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 9 condolences.

Ida Dowell Hermansdorfer Tuesday August 14, 2007 at 12:24 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have lots of good memories of your dad and your family.

Sen. Walter Blevins Monday August 13, 2007 at 5:45 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Shirley (Ella's daughter) Friday August 10, 2007 at 1:47 PM

Darren, Cynthia and the rest of the family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Ray was a special person to me. He planted his print in my heart many years ago when I was just a child. He will forever live there. He was a rock to a child when she needed him. I am now 60 and will be forever grateful to him. His easy laughter, his carrot cake, his love of family and so much more. I talked to him at the family reunions years ago about what he meant to me. I think he knew. So sad that everyone is so far apart now. Those family reunions were so special. I can still hear him laugh at me pulling up in an old '72 volkswagon with mom and my kids and my sisters kids. Usually we also had a few neighbor kids too. We were all piling out and he was standing there laughing. He said he stopped counting ! Then we all unloaded the food and he would help. Remember all the goodies at the reunions? I looked forward to the carrot cake. He loved you all very much. I was so lucky to have him in my life.

Friday August 10, 2007 at 1:19 PM

MARC FAIRCHILD,BLUE RIBBON LANES,1965-1990 Friday August 10, 2007 at 1:17 PM

RAY WAS MY BEST ''BOOKIE'' I EVER HAD. KNOWING RAY HE'S DOING TAXES IN HEAVEN ABOVE. AS A GOOD FRIEND,AND NOT A BAD BOWLER, RAY WILL BE SADLY MISSED.

MARC FAIRCHILD,BLUERIBBONLANES 1965-1990 Friday August 10, 2007 at 1:13 PM

Gary A. and Helen Fannin and Pam Perkins Thursday August 9, 2007 at 8:55 PM

Darren and family- may God surround you with his grace and love during this time.

adriennia reed Thursday August 9, 2007 at 11:47 AM

i am so sorry to here about mr.cummins he was a nice and kind person who cared about people. he has done my taxes over 20 years i will really miss him. also, i wanted to tell darren and cynthia that he talk about his children all the time. i have met darren they were real close. so, i know this is hard for him and his family right now.just hang in there my prayers are with you and your family.

Kenny and Carol Thursday August 9, 2007 at 1:53 AM

Ray was a good neighbor and good friend. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Our sympathy to the family and they are in our prayers.

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