Terry Lee Cummins

Terry Lee Cummins, 85, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. Terry was an avid golfer, runner, traveler, and fisherman. He spent his career as a school administrator in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties in Indiana, as well as Pendleton and Meade Counties in Kentucky. After retiring, he began to run marathons and routinely traveled to Asia and South America for rugged mountain hiking. In his later years, he authored/published seven books and wrote a weekly column for the News and Tribune. He was a long-time member of the New Albany Rotary Club.

He was born on July 15, 1934, in Pendleton County, Kentucky, to the late Leland and Audrey Marquette Cummins. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Cummins; and sister, Ann Ammerman.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Dani Cummins; son, Tim (Marilyn) Cummins; son, John Cummins; son, Paul Cummins; sister, Lisa Foreman; 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Terry chose cremation. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). A Memorial Service and burial will be held Saturday, July 18, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Short Creek Baptist Church in Pendleton County, Kentucky, where Terry was born and raised.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718).

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