David Lee Cummings

David Cummings, age 76, of Grants Pass, passed away September 28, 2020 at Highland House.

David was born May 20, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Roy & Perlie Cummings. He was one of 13 children with 10 brothers and two sisters. At age 17 he joined the United States Navy serving aboard the USS Nicholas, the most decorated destroyer in U.S. Navy history. He was an atomic veteran; testing bombs on several islands including Christmas Island and Johnston Island. He was honorably discharged December 4, 1965 at the age of 21.

David met Linda Lamb in San Francisco, and they were married on February 21, 1970, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Dave was a master mechanic and was good at his job, treating all his customers fairly. The family moved to Oregon in 1986.

David loved spending time with his family and friends, some friends for 20 years and a few for 30 years. Most of them would hang out at David & Linda’s home and they loved it.

Survivors include his wife Linda Cummings; son Jacob Cummings; and two grandsons Camaron Cummings and Tristan Cummings.

He was preceded in death by his first son Matthew Cummings, age 28, in 1995 and third son Aaron Cummings, age 44, on September 6, 2020.

Private services will be held.