Larry Albert “Moose” Cummins
Lansing, Michigan
Born May 3, 1944, in Lansing, Michigan, son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Bentley) Cummins passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the age of 79.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sherry (Brotherton) Cummins; their two daughters, Lavonne McDevitt and Sara (Jamie) Feguer, both of Lansing; three grandchildren, Trai (Jessica) Pope of Lake Aerial, PA, Stacey (David) Diaz of Lansing, and Ashley (Tanner) Levendoski of Lansing; five great-grandchildren, Aniyah Diaz, David Diaz, Evelyn Pope, Nova Levendoski, and Tanner Levendoski, Jr. along with many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Denny and Brenda Rux.
Larry graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1963 where he was a member of the Sea Explorers his senior year. Following high school he went to work for Lansing Board of Water & Light retiring in 1999 following 35 years. Larry was a life member of the Lansing Muzzleloading Gun Club and was also a member of the Red Cedar River Woodcarving Guild. He enjoyed woodcarving, putting together wooden model ships, muzzleloading, hunting, camping, and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the service starts at 1:00 p.m.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in Larry’s memory, to the Red Cedar River Woodcarving Guild, 6043 Redondo Dr., Haslett, MI 48840 or to Promedica Home Hospice, 2150 Association Dr. – Suite 200, Okemos, MI 48864.
16 Messages to “Larry Albert “Moose” Cummins”
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Rob Langworthy
October 14, 2023 at 8:22 pmI’m so sorry Sister Sherry and girls there are no words to make the pain go away but we love you all. Well big brother you started as our paper boy and became family. Now you can have a cup of coffee with Mom and Pops and I will see you again when I’m done here. Love ya Moose!
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 9:49 amThank you for the kind words and memories. Rob, dad thought of you as little brother and friend.
Lannie Richmond
October 15, 2023 at 1:39 pmLarry was a good person. His wife Sherry is a very nice lady. Eastern high school class of 1965. So sorry for your loss.
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 9:50 amThank you for your kind words.
Ron Shull
October 15, 2023 at 9:01 pmI had some great times with Larry or Moose as he was called. Always remember morning coffee at Chuck Langworthy’s with Chuck, Moose, Keith and myself!!
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 9:52 amThank you for sharing your memories of my dad. He loved his morning coffee with family and friends.
Sandra Davis
October 16, 2023 at 10:08 amDear Lavonne, I am so sorry for your loss. Your parents always treated me like family when I came up there to see you. Special memories of our time spent together. Hugs and thoughts to all of you. Love You!! Sandra D.
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 9:57 amSandra, dad thru out the years ask if I had spoken to you lately, and asked how Sandra doing. The memories of how our parents being so a like will always be in our hearts. Love you to my friend for life
Charles Seavolt
October 18, 2023 at 5:33 pmI am so sorry about your loss. I love you girls and Aunt Sherry. I cannot make it to the service but you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you all safe till you see Uncle Larry again.
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 9:58 amThank you for your condolences. Greatly appreciated
Kathy Bennetts
October 18, 2023 at 8:12 pmFrom Theio’s to good friends and neighbors, Larry’s been a part of my life for over 40 years. I can still smell the pipe…
Jack Keys
October 18, 2023 at 11:38 pmLarry, I will miss you greatly every Friday morning for you kindness at breakfast. I will never forget when my friend Gene Dexter passed away in the summer of 2017. We always sat next to the 3 tables your “retired gang” of Utility’s workers always filled. It was only 2 weeks after Gene’s funeral you invited me to join your group for breakfast.
As time passed by even your group dwindled down to Ric, you, and me. You will, and always be a friend to me.
Be at peace now, I will meet you again.
You are loved by all!
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 10:04 amJack thank you for sharing your memories of how you met dad. Dad would come home after breakfast and tell us about some of things you guys would talk about. Dad cherished his Friday morning breakfast. Until you meet with dad again for breakfast may peace find you comforter.
Karen Krzanowski
October 19, 2023 at 8:57 pmSherry, I’m so sad to learn of Moose’s passing. He was such a kind man. He was a great friend to Ron. Our children loved him like an uncle. I’m sure he and Ron are up there carving away, sipping on their coffee, and telling Bad Dad Jokes. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Lavonne McDevitt
October 21, 2023 at 10:07 amKaren, that you for the kind words and thoughts. Dad and Ron were like brothers, when Ron passed dad was lost, he had lost another carving brother. Hope you and the kids are doing well.
Trish Smith
November 10, 2023 at 12:01 amDear Cummins Family,
I’m so sorry, I was not able to attend Larry’s
Service. I will miss seeing his face. He looked so sweet
In his workshop carving, I got to see some of his work.
My favorite, was the Ship he made. My heart gose
Out with deepest sympathy for your loss.
Prayers to you and may God Bless you all.