Nelson Eddie Cummins

Mr. Nelson E. Cummins, a Dry Ridge resident, gracefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 79.  He was the husband of Brenda Campbell Cummins.

On April 25, 1940, Nelson was born in Dry Ridge, KY to the late Eddie Cummins and Virgie Bosse Cummins.  He was in the Army and went to Korea. Later, became a journeyman lineman and worked for Owen Co. Electric for 30 years. He loved UK basketball. He was a farmer, raising tobacco and hay. Also, he enjoyed and loved working with his draft horses. Nelson was a member of the New Beginning Church in Dry Ridge. Nelson was described as a family man whom loved spending time with his grandchildren.  Nelson was admired by all and will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

On October 21, 1966, Nelson married Brenda Campbell Cummins. In addition to his wife Brenda, Nelson is survived by three sons, Todd (Angela) Cummins of Williamstown, KY, Mark (Brooke) Cummins of Dry Ridge, KY, Chad (Vicky) Cummins of Dry Ridge, KY, one sister, Virginia “Ginny” (James "Butch") Barlow of Dry Ridge, KY, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Nelson was preceded in death by one sister, Leona “Baby Sis” Webster.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 4-8pm at the Eckler McDaniel Funeral Home in Dry Ridge, KY.  Funeral services will be Sunday at 3pm at the funeral home.  Pastor Joshua Cummins will be officiating the services.  Burial will follow in the Broadridge Cemetery in Dry Ridge, KY.  Memorials are suggested to CASA, P.O. Box 368, Williamstown, KY 41097.