It is with sympathy, the management and staff of Slater’s Funeral Home, Inc. announce the death of Carl Cummings, Milledgeville, Georgia. Mr. Cummings passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM from the St. Mary's Baptist Church, Sparta, Georgia. Interment  followed.   

Carl Henry Cummings was born January 20, 1934, in McIntyre, Georgia to Maggie Saul and the late Dudley Cummings.  Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death; he was the baby of them all.

Carl was a pulpwood truck driver.  He also started working at Central State Hospital in 1973. His role there was Central Kitchen's Transportation Supervisor. He retired from Central State Hospital. During his time there he received a plaque honoring the fact that he never called out; he was dedicated to his job. In his spare time he loved to play cards, the lottery, and he loved to cook and eat.

Carl was married for fifty-one years to the love of his life, Ruby Mae Butts. She preceded him in death on December 30, 2012. This union was blessed with five children.

Carl transitioned from mortality to immortality on June 23, 2023.

He leaves to cherish his memories: daughters, Patricia Cummings Harper, Dorothy Cummings Griffin; sons, Carl H. Cummings Jr., Charles Edward Cummings, Milton Terrance Cummings; devoted niece, Catherine Patterson fourteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.

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