Mr. James J. Cummings

Mr. James Junior Jack Cummings age 85, of West Jefferson, died on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. Mr. Cummings was born on October 3, 1930 in Grant Town, WV to James William and Daphanne Ashecroft Cummings. Mr. Cummings was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia Cummings, daughter, Melissa Stike, and grandson Alex Graham. Mr. Cummings served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a train enthusiast and liked to work with model trains.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Welcome Home Baptist Church by Rev. Lonnie Jones, Rev. Dennis Blevins, and Rev. Kenny Barr with military rites.

Mr. Cummings is survived by: two daughters, Kathy Pratt of Castlewood, VA, Dedra Day and husband Jeff of West Jefferson, three sons, Rex Cummings of Warrensville, Jeff Cummings, John Cummings both of West Jefferson also surviving are several, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home 300 E. Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Cummings' arrangements.