The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.  He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.  Surely goodness and loving kindness  will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:1-6 NASB

Michael Wayne Cummings was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on October 8, 1957 to the union of the late Fred and Dorothy Cummings.  Michael was the fourth of their six children.  Michael accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church, Bayonne, New Jersey.

Michael was educated in Bayonne and East Orange, NJ public schools, graduating from Clifford J. Scott High School. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Rutgers University. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was honorably discharged in 1978. Upon his discharge from the U.S. Air Force Michael started a career with the United States Postal Service.  Michael was employed with United States Postal Service for over 20 years until he retired. After retirement he attended Chubb Institute of Technology where he graduated with an A+ and Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE) Certifications. This is when he embarked on a career as a Computer Technician at Comp USA.

During his career he met and fell head over heels in love with Deborah Morrison and her son Odell. In 1997, Michael and Deborah were united in marriage. Not long after, Michael adopted Odell as his son. Then, in 1999 their lovely daughter Adrionna was born. Whenever anyone said Adrionna's name Michael's eyes would light up and a big smile would be on his face. The family attended Harvest Temple Church in West Orange, NJ where Michael served as an Usher and taught Sunday School.  In 2006, the family relocated to North Carolina. Later Odell relocated to California. Michael was proud of him pursuing his dreams and his accomplishments.

Michael's hobbies included fixing computers, enjoying his family, and binge watching his Sci-fi Tv shows. He was very independent an introvert at heart. Michael was passionate and caring about his family.

Michael peacefully departed to eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus Christ on July 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dorothy Cummings; and his brother, Philip Cummings.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory: his spouse of 20 years Deborah Cummings; two loving children, his son Odell and daughter, Adrionna; four brothers and their respective wives, Jon, Melvin, Fred (Lori), and Felix (Hattie); the Morrison family; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his man's best friend Chica.

"So you will understand when I say, 'Death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others... which is why it is not an end. ' No goodbyes. Just good memories."

Tasha Yar to Jean-Luc Picard in "Skin of Evil"

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Lovingly Submitted by,

The Cummings' Family