Billy Odell Cummings

Mr. Billy Odell Cummings of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Albany, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 31, 2024, having attained the age of 92 years and 2 days. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on Tuesday, March 29, 1932, the son of Odell & Rosie (Griffin) Cummings. He was of the Protestant faith and a decorated Army veteran. He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his son, James Cummings, granddaughter, Heather Cummings, and siblings, Joe Cummings, Tarter Cummings, Johnny Cummings, Peggy Shock, Mary Rogers, Eula “Poodle” Norris, Margaret Johnson, and Carolyn Hutchinson.

He is survived by his wife, Helga (Rabenstiener) Cummings, whom he wed on February 2, 1962, son, Alexander (& Sheri) Cummings of Winchester, Kentucky, brother, Donnie Cummings of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, grandchildren, Alex (& Dana) Cummings, Chris Brown, all of Winchester, Kentucky, and Cassis Shelton of Richmond, Kentucky, great-grandchildren, Hudson Cummings, Erica Brown, and Kailey Brown, many other relatives, and friends.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. C.S.T. in the Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Sawyer officiating. Burial was in the Beech Bottom Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky. Pall bearers were Alexander Cummings, Alex Cummings Jr., Chris Brown, Mike Cummings, McKenzie Guffey, and Mathew Devine.

Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

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