Jack Cummings

Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Jack Cummings, 78 of Grand Junction. Jack died at his home March 11, 2022. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. No visitation is scheduled. Jack Cummings was born to the late Bob and Gladys Cummings in Jefferson, IA on February 7, 1944. He met the love of his life, Nan Cummings, at The Embarcadero in San Francisco, CA 1963 while on active duty in the United States Navy. The two married, traveled for a short time during his time in service and settle in Grand Junction, IA with their two daughters Dani and Carrie. Jack was a family man in every sense of the word. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters on the weekends while they were growing up and taking his grandchildren on "adventures" to discover all of the wonders in nature. He liked to tend to his buckeye tree, build any type of contraption, work on cars, talk science, ride his motorcycle, research and log his family history, and enjoy time with those he loved. His mild-mannered nature and willingness to lend a hand to anyone made him a beloved fixture in the Grand Junction Community. Jack is survived by his daughters Dani Dayton of West Des Moines, IA and Carrie Cummings of Phoenix, AZ. Grandchildren Catelyn (Carlos), Dylan (Kayla), Drake, and Chace and his great-grandchildren Joaquin, Lillian, Jaxon, and Riplin; adopted daughter Melissa Smith of Algona. This wonderful man touched the lives of so many and will be deeply missed by each and every one of them. Jack passed peacefully at home with family by his side. Memorials may be sent to Hastings Funeral Home - Box #204 - Perry, IA 50220 Previous Events Funeral Service MAR 26. 10:00 AM (CT) First United Methodist Church 302 13th Street N Grand Junction, IA 50107