Lester Wayne Cummins Sr.

Lester Wayne Cummins Sr., 84, of Dewey died Saturday March 28, 2015, in Bartlesville. Lester was born the son of William H. Cummins Sr. and Mattie (Fox) Cummins on July 9, 1930, in Bartlesville. He was one of 12 children and Lester was raised and educated in Copan. At an early age Lester started working to help his parents which enabled his siblings to continue their education. During the Korean Conflict Lester tried to enlist but was denied entry. Finally he was drafted and served a total of 8 years in the United States Army part of which included being stationed in Alaska. At the time of his honorable discharge from the service he held the rank of Sargent 1st Class. Upon returning home he went back to work for Jim Diamond Construction as a carpenter and also worked in the oil fields. Lester was united in marriage with Carrie Rae Johnson on Dec. 25, 1955, in Nowata, They made their home in Dewey and in 1965 moved into the home they built to raise their four children. Until his retirement Lester co-owned and operated Birmingham & Cummins General Construction in partnership with Albert Birmingham, and it specialized in building custom homes. Lester had many passions in life but none were more important than his love for the Lord - he read his bible daily and was a witness for Christ. He was a lifetime member of Dewey Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering on lawnmowers, and gardening. He was a good provider and a loving husband and father, and his concern for others was always first on his mind. Lester is survived by his loving wife of the home Carrie; three children Kim Ray Cummins of Catoosa, Denise Lorraine Foster and Phil of Dewey, and Glenda Kay Hayden and William of Wann, one brother William H “Bill” Cummins Jr. and Sue of Dewey, nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Lester Wayne Cummins Jr., seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Dewey Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Joel Heid officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Lester’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Lester Wayne Cummins Sr.

July 9, 1930 - March 28, 2015