Richard Clarence Cummings

Richard Clarence Cummings, 79, of Hopkins, S.C., passed away April 25, 2018 at Pruitt Health Ridgeway.

He was born on June 19, 1938 in Clarence, N.Y., to the late Clarence and Beatrice (Hale) Cummings. Richard attended Pembroke High School. After the completion of high school, Richard joined the United States Army and served four years. He enjoyed his carpentry work and spending time with family and friends.

Richard is survived by: two daughters -- Karen Cummings, of Eastover, S.C., and Linda Cummings, of Batavia, N.Y.; three brothers -- Arthur (Marion) Cummings, of Corfu, N.Y.; Robert (Marge) Cummings, of Corfu, N.Y.; Thomas Cummings, of Elba, N.Y.; 1 godson --Robert (Joann) Cummings Jr., of Corfu, N.Y.; one brother-in-law -- Roy Reiss, of Corfu, N.Y.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Audrey Reiss, and one nephew, Roy Reiss Jr.

The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, S.C., on Monday, April, 30, 2018  from 11 a.m. till 12 p.m for a visitation.

A memorial service will follow in the chapel with Pastor Terry Cagle officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.www.alzfdn.org

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park
845 Leesburg Road
Columbia, SC 29209
803-776-1092