of Paris, AR

March 19, 1926 - May 30, 2024

Cabel ''Shorty'' Cummins, 98, of Paris, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home in Paris with his family by his side.

He was born March 19, 1926 in Prairie View, Arkansas to his parents, Sidney H. Cummins and Edna Marie (Harris) Cummins. Cabel was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII onboard the USS Jenks DE665. He and his wife, Ila Cummins were the oldest members of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris. Cabel worked as the service manager for four different Chevrolet dealerships in Paris, with the latest being Bob Rogers Chevrolet. He enjoyed working on cars, growing a garden, collecting cars, knives and was a volunteer at the Community Outreach in Paris.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Louis Cummins and his sister, Mary Beth Spicer.

Cabel is survived by his wife of 76 years, Ila Ruth (Foshee) Cummins; three sons, Dennis Cummins and wife, Quela of Paris, Dan Cummins and wife, Vicky of Branch, David L. Cummins and wife, Cecilia of Subiaco; six grandchildren, Jess Cummins, Chad Cummins, Sidney Cummins, Corey Cummins, David W. Cummins and Stacy Cummins; eight great grandchildren, Tina Cummins, Joey Cummins, Landyn Kremers, Ayla Peoples, Baylee Cummins, Carlisle Cummins, MarcEzra Cummins and Amaya Sayavongsa; one great-great grandchild, Shayne Smith; other family members and friends.

A Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris. Burial of cremated remains will follow the memorial service at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors.

Cremation arrangements and Memorial service are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com