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.
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11 Condolence(s)
Danielle O'Bar
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Praying for Isla and the family. I enjoyed when they came to my salon in their antique car. Such a sweet couple.
Connie Shepherd
Monday, June 3, 2024
Dan and family
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time
Nate and Connie Shepherd
Susan E. Johnson
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Mike and I want to express our deepest condolences on Cabel's passing. He and Ila Ruth gave many years of service to Community Outreach in Paris for which we will be forever grateful.
Neal Wade
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Cummins Family
You All are in our thoughts and prayers Shorty was a Friend and an inspiration to many
Neal and Tamara Wade
Nora Farrell Chapman
Saturday, June 1, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
Martha Rollans
Saturday, June 1, 2024
I remember the Cummins from when I went to church at Bethel Baptist. Very nice people. Prayers for all the family.
J H and Nancy Carter
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Bobby Sewell
Friday, May 31, 2024
Prayers for the Family! Shorty was a great mentor and friend to me! In the 17 years I worked with him at the Chevy place he taught me many things!
How to build Carburetor’s among many other things.
He is the only man that could get away with throwing a M80 firecracker under the hood when all 6’6 of me was under the hood pulling a intake with fuel everywhere!!! He would laugh cause it was pretty funny watching me try and get out from that engine compartment.
But he knew they would be payback!
I have many stories but most of all he was a veteran and family man! It was a honor to learn and work with him.
Love
Bobby Sewell and Family
Pattye ezell
Friday, May 31, 2024
A very fine man always had a smile on his face. God got a good angle.
Celeste Fox
Friday, May 31, 2024
Cabel and Ila Ruth, I know where we met; but I don't remember exactly when we met. I just wish it had been sooner in my lifetime. Cabel, you told me so many stories about your time in the Navy during WWII and how you asked to be assigned to the position of cook on the ship where you were stationed. You described your garden to me every year and how proud you were of that lawn mower of yours. Can't forget that precious car either. You always had your coffee cup with you; and when you made a fresh pot, you never failed to tell me to see if I wanted another cup. Ila Ruth, as you said today, you and Cabel became substitute parents to me. I am so blessed for that. So to you, Ila Ruth and your entire family, you have my heartfelt sympathy. He had a long life. He had a good life. Love you.
David G Ritch
Friday, May 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss sending prayers another services man going home to be with his friends.