Richard was born in Hoke County, NC on November 10, 1942, to the late Richard and Lanties Cummings.
He was preceded in death by his son, Delbert (Zack) Cummings, and daughter, Angela Cummings.
Richard started his own plumbing company in 1984, which has become a family business, run by his sons. He was a student pilot and enjoyed airplanes and airshows. He loved to travel and spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pauline Peavy Cummings; four children, David Earl Cummings (Leslie), Sharlene Cummings, Richard Earl Cummings, Brenda McKoy (Calvin); a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four sisters, and five brothers.
A visitation will be held in the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel from 1-2 pm, Thursday, March 09, 2023.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Thursday, March 09, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Velma Lewis.
Burial will follow at the Macedonia Holiness Methodist Church in Red Springs 3270 N Duffie Rd Red Springs NC 28377.
