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Michael Cummings Obituary
Cummings, Michael
1949 - 2018
Michael E. Cummings, age 68, of Centerburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. A retired Columbus Firefighter from Station 7, an avid outdoorsman and gardener, and a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Class of 1967, he is preceded in death by his parents James and Norma Cummings. He is survived by his loving daughter, Amie (Duffy) Horan; sisters, Pamela (Dean) Bandel, Marsha (Terry) Gordon, Cheryl (John) Brunn, Susan (Tom) Sale, and Patricia (Michael) Childers; many nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Friends may call on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 1-3 p.m. at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, where a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, contributions if desired may be made to the Columbus Firefighters Foundation, 379 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 or the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.
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Still think of Mike when we drive thru the old neighborhood and pass the house on Wolford where Mike grew up....just past Colfax where I grew up. Eddie and Reggie Swanson.
Eddie and Reggie Swanson
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March 9, 2021
We were so sorry to hear about Mike. We both knew Mike. Actually I knew Mike from elementary school thru high school and worked with Mike on the Columbus Fire Department. Mike was one of the "good guys" on and off the job.He will be missed.
Eddie and Reggie Swanson
Eddie and Reggie Swanson
March 23, 2018
Keeping you all in my prayers, Eileen Watts
Eileen Watts
March 21, 2018
May the God of all comfort and mercy give the family hope and peace. Jeremiah 29:11
JMc
March 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss worked at 7's with Mike. Good man God Bless.
Gary Rowe
March 16, 2018
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