Alfred “Jerry” Cummings, age 90, of Ethelsville, AL died peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2026 at his son’s house.. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Monday, October 26, 2026 at Aliceville First Baptist Church with Bro. Charlie Wilson officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation will follow the service at the church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jennelle Gilliam Cummings; his parents; son-in-law, Paul Dill; seven brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Melanie Dill (Wayne Rea) of Houston, MS; his son, Kevin Cummings (Mary Beth) of Ethelsville; two sisters, Linda Blakney of Coker and Mary Joyce Trapp of Pickensville; three grandchildren, Amanda McKinnie (Alan), Brandon Dill and Mary Rose Hite (Kolby) and four great-grandchildren, Addison McKinnie, Mason McKinnie, Savannah Dill and Amelia Dill.

Jerry was born June 25, 1936 in Sapps, Alabama to the late Benjamin Franklin Cummings and Lillie Mae Speed Cummings. He was a member of Aliceville First Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Jerry was a retired employee of Huyck Felt Company with 36 years of service and a former employee of the Tri-County Co-op in Aliceville, AL with 23 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Alabama football fan.

Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Tri County Co-Op, Hunter Reynolds and Amedisys Hospice, David Gentry and members of the Sojourners Sunday School Class whom he was very close to.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Aliceville First Baptist Church, 323 Broad Street NW, Aliceville, AL 35442.