Paul Irven Cummins

Paul Irven Cummins was born on July 9, 1937 in Frazer, Kentucky and passed away on August 27, 2016 in New Braunfels, Texas. Some knew him as a co-worker, some as a neighbor, others as a friend. We know him as a Husband, “Dad”, and Opa, and he is so terribly missed. He was our provider, our caretaker, our guide and our rock. He started out with nothing and worked hard for everything he had. As a military man, he served his country for 22 years. As Post Master he served the community for another 20 years. In his latter days, he needed to be served. Doing so was no great feat, no lofty sacrifice. We were simply mimicking what he had done for us for so many years. It was a privilege and honor to return the favor in some small part. A career in the Air Force allowed him to travel to many parts of the world, but dad was a country boy at heart and enjoyed the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing, riding his tractor, feeding his cows, tending his garden and most especially being with his family. He took great pride in his family and raised us on a solid foundation of being honest, hardworking and respectful of others. He gave sound advice and a caring ear. He never intruded, but was quick to help when asked. He was kind and gracious to those who crossed his path. He was a man of humility. He was a man of honor. He was a man of integrity. He was a man’s man and a man of his word. As it is with all of us, he was not flawless, but he was a man you could count on, a man you could lean on and a man you could love. He is our man. And we are so blessed to have had him. He leaves behind his wife, four children, six grandchildren, and one he has joined in heaven, three great grandchildren and memories we will treasure for the rest of our days. His absence has a left a large hole in our hearts and we console ourselves in the promise that we will all be together again. He was so much more than Paul Irven Cummins. He was and will always be our dearly beloved father. We love you, Dad.

In lieu of flowers please consider honoring our father and our Veterans with a tax deductible donation to the Universal City Veterans Park. Please write dad's name (Paul Cummins) in the memo line of your check, because a memorial will be placed at the park in his memory.

Make checks payable to:

Universal City Veterans Park

Mail to: Universal City Veterans Park

P.O. Box 2574

Universal City, TX 78148

The Universal City Parks Committee will mail a receipt to you for tax purposes. We will have a box at the Memorial service to receive these donations if you prefer not to mail. Any cash donations made at the Memorial will be donated to the Parks Committee by us in the form of a personal check from us and will not receive a receipt. Cash donations are not accepted by mail.

Please join us for a small gathering at the home of Barbara Cummins immediately following the graveside services at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Address: 97 Plaza Drive, Universal City, TX 78148

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

– Matthew 11:28-30