September 17, 1943 – June 1, 2024
Garry Lee Cummins, 80, passed away on June 1, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital.
On September 17, 1943, Garry was born to Cash and Vera (Barker).
Garry was a former electrician at the Chrysler Transmission plant in Kokomo. He was employed there for 40 years before his retirement. Following retirement, he had a few opportunities to do a little traveling with his wife. He first went on an Alaskan cruise, and then they decided to take another cruise to the Caribbean. Garry also made a few trips to see his daughter and her family in Arkansas.
Locally, he enjoyed going to auctions and rummage sales looking for treasures from the past. At home, Garry enjoyed working on his flower beds and working in his yard. He also enjoyed hanging out with his goldendoodle, Riley.
For most of Garry’s adult life, his focus for himself and his family was his faith in Jesus Christ. He loved to share his faith and he took part in the local prison ministry as well as some involvement in the Gideons until his health wouldn’t allow him to continue. Garry was a member of Oasis Community Church in Tipton, Ind.
Garry is survived by his wife, Alice (Pitcher) Cummins; daughter, Cheryl (Bill) DeYoung of Benton, Ark.; son, Ryan Cummins of Greentown, Ind.; sister, Marlene (Deane Markley) Cummins of Tipton; grandchildren, Zack (Rachel) DeYoung of Benton, Ark., Kaylan (Dylan) Dietrick of Tipton, Maggie (John) Chen of Centerton, Ark., Adam Cummins of Kokomo, and Payton (Dylan) Ditchen of Kokomo; great-grandchildren, Malakhi Dietrick, Grayson Cummins, and Addison Dietrick; niece, Shannon St. John of Cicero; great-niece, Tori (Brandon) Hughes of Indianapolis; great-nephew, Cameron Ewing; as well as several cousins throughout Hamilton and Madison counties. Garry is also survived by many dear friends, including Charles Hudson, who led him to Jesus Christ many years ago.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. An additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Hartley Funeral Home, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on June 6, 2024, the funeral home, with burial to follow at Tipton Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.