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A Homegoing service will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, Racine. Interment with full military honors will take place in January at Southern Wisconsin Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Union Grove, WI. A visitation will take place on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE CHURCH AT ALL TIMES.
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Dwight Alan Cummings, age 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Dwight was born on April 14, 1967, in Racine, WI to the union of Chalmers (Jr) and Annie Cummings.
Dwight received his formal education from Washington Park High School and later went on to receive his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Gateway Technical College. Upon graduation Dwight worked as a security officer for Ascension All Saints for several years and later became employed by Racine Correctional Institution where he worked until the time of his passing.
Dwight accepted Christ at the age of 9 and was baptized at Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Charles Thornhill. Dwight later became a member of the St. Paul Baptist Church family.
Dwight enlisted in the United States Army in 1987 and served in Germany. During his stay in Germany, he met and married Anja Grosskreuz and to this union his children, Carl and Chrystal, were born. When Dwight was discharged from the Army, he returned to Racine and raised his children with the help of his parents.
Dwight enjoyed spending time with his family and looked forward to traveling more with family. Dwight was also an avid basketball player and loved the sport. Back in the day, Dwight enjoyed spending countless hours with his best friends that included Michael Farr, Brian Bruce and Rodney McWhorter. They called themselves the L.A. Boys. To this very day we still are not sure what was so “L.A.” about them, but nevertheless…. There are so many cherished memories of them riding their bikes from one end of Racine to the other. We don’t know how our parents put up with them, but they spent many, many hours in the Cummings Family basement where they played Intellevision, which was the newest video game craze at that time.
Dwight was known for having a quiet spirit and being the most laid back of the bunch; however, he was also guilty of making his snide and slick comments and undercover jokes. Dwight loved his music, and we have the family joke that we don’t care if we ever hear the song “More Bounce To the Ounce” by Roger Troutman ever again. Every morning before school Dwight would take his “boombox” into the bathroom to get ready, and we had to hear that song blasting over and over until he was done.
Dwight was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chalmers and Chappel Cummings Sr, Illa and Mondo Flake; his aunts, Rosene Morris and Lurlene Flint.
Dwight leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Chalmers (Jr) and Annie Cummings; children, Carl and Chrystal Cummings; sister, Cheryl Nunn,\; brother, David (Erica) Cummings; nephews, Geoffrey, Jordan and Greyson Cummings; niece, Kayla Price; special first cousins, Kenny and Carl Miller, Renee Robinson, Dana Reed, Ikesha Cummings, Tiffany Lee-Christian, Tamika Lee-Hamlin, Daphne Hamby and Veronica Morris; and best friends for many years, Michael (Shelly) Farr. Dwight also leaves many other loving relatives and friends.
Cynthia Williams- Dismuke says
To the Cummings family you all have my deepest condolences. I will always remember Dwight as a nice person as we were growing up. May he Rest In Peace.
Carmen Wooden says
My condolences to the Cummings family. Dewey ,as we called him was a good man. May God keep you in your time of need. He will truly be missed. Rest in Peace.
Angela Bester-Lambert says
My heart is with you all. Dwight was a childhood friend that was more like a forever brother. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Rest in Heavenly Peace. Love you.
Cheryl McGee Billups says
My condolences to the family. It was truly shocking and hurtful to hear this unexpected news. I will surely miss my friend Dwight, may he rest in peace. And may the Lord comfort the family in their time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Diane Love says
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs
Ronnie & Teresa Mcmorris says
Our condolences.
Carol Wooden Moses says
Sending my prayers and thoughts. May God bless you all and comfort your hearts.
Anonymous says
TO THE CUMMINGS FAMILY MAY YOU BE EMBRACED AND COMFORTED BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. BE BLESSED! ROY JENKINS, NEW ALBANY, MS. DIANNE JENKINS.
Greg Butler-Encino,CA says
My condolences to the Cummings family.
Rick Visor says
My boy Dwight AKA (Douie) will be missed…not only as a childhood friend but also as a coworker for the last 12 yrs. My deepest condolences to the Cummings family.
Cherri Chambliss says
Sending my condolences to the Cummings family.
Oliver/McMillian families says
Deepest condolences to the Cummings family on the loss of your love one!
Walter & Vallie Rogers says
Our condolences to the Cummings family.
Cherry &Linda Campbell (Kenosha) says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Cummings family 🙏🙏
Patricia Grandberry-Henderson says
Im sorry for your loss. He was the kindest person and had a contagious laugh. He will be sadly missed. Praying for the family 🙏🙏🙏
Kim Fondren says
Sorry for your loss Cummings family. May the peace of God be with you during this time.
Dr. Queen Hart, Atlanta Georgia says
Sending prayers and condolences to the Cummings family. May God give comfort and peace in your time of need.
To5 says
My Condolences to You and Your Family 💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽!a
Tonya Gates says
My Condolences to You and the Family Ann Cummings 💜💜💜🙏🏽!
Karlos Bland says
My deepest condolences to the Cummings family.
Stacey Moore and Family says
Condolences to the Cummings family
Billups Family says
Thoughts and prayers to the Cummings family. Love you th
John and Mildred Perry. says
SORRY for your loss ,our prayers are with the Cumming family.
Coach Bootsie Hayes says
To the Cummings family you have my prayers and condolences. Dewey was one of my favorite basketball players at Park High School, he always came through with a basket when needed.
Tammi J. McCright says
My condolences. I’m praying for your family.
Ricky and Brigit McNeal says
Prayers lifted for the family of Dwight Cummings. May he Rest In Peace.
Ronald F. Robinson says
DWIGHT AKA D.C. to me.
Great Brother.
Gone to soon….
Lynn Booker says
Prayers and condolences to the Family sorry for your loss may God continue to give you strength. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
The Booker Family
Patricia Goss says
My sincere condolences to the Cummings family, sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you the time and strength needed to get through this difficult time. I worked with Dwight for many years and he will surely be missed.
Mattie Barry says
The Cummings Family: God will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
My condolences for your comfort and strength during your loss.
Mageeles Holman-Stegall says
My condolences and prayers go out to the Cummings family. Dwight was a great guy and always a pleasure to talk to.
Maydell Williams says
Our prayers to the Cummings family. May god strengthen you during this hour of grief. 🌹
Janet Days says
Sending prayers, condolences
Anonymous says
Just now seeing this – so sorry for your loss…