Charles Franklin Cummings, 95, died Feb. 28, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Pittsfield, Ill., and lived in Vero Beach since 1995. He retired from Peoria (Ill.) Tractor and Equipment and was active in the business community of Peoria.
He was a member of John’s Island Club and Vero Beach Country Club.
Survivors include his daughters, Linda Cummings Ferguson of Peoria and Naples and Georgia Cummings Daly of Brandon; wife, Merrilee Oberle Valentine; stepdaughter, Valencia Valentine Hamman; sister, Virginia Cummings Doubet of Peoria; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Cummings; and brother, Milner.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chaddock Children’s Foundation, 205 South 24th St., Quincy, IL 62301.
Services will be at 10 a.m. March 5 at Christ by the Sea Methodist Church, Vero Beach, with interment at the church.
A memorial service will be at a later date in Peoria.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at seawindsfh.com/obit.php.
