DONALD H. CUMMINS
Donald H. Cummins, age 83, of Metamora, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville.
Born February 20, 1937, in Metamora, he was the son of the late Clarence and Pauline (Baudendistel) Cummins. On October 14, 1972, he was united in marriage to the former Melba Anne Smith, and she survives.
Don retired from Batesville Casket Company in 1999, where he had worked for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed being with his family, hunting, fishing and the outdoors; as well as reminiscing about the old days around Franklin County.
He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville; as well as the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion.
Besides Melba, his loving wife of more than 48 years, survivors include five daughters, Danita Miracle of Connersville, Debbie Huffman of Connersville, Nicole Helbling of Cambridge City, Pauline Cummins of Brookville, and Cleo Helvie of New Castle; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Smith of Brookville and Karen Prentice of Milan; as well as a brother, Leo Kolb of Brookville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty Johnson, Winnie Drewes, Margaret Smith and Ola Mae Padgett; as well as three brothers, Mike Kolb, Bob Kolb and Harold Cummins.
In light of the current pandemic, no public services are planned at this time; burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Franklin County E.M.S. or the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Cummins family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com