David Howard Werlau Cummings of Simpsonville SC passed away at home on Sunday May 31,2026 after a long battle with ALS.
David approached life with a quiet demeanor, facing daily life with commitment to everything he did. He enjoyed woodworking and loved to play the guitar and harmonica. He was faithful to his job of 32 years and highly respected at IVC Corp. (formerly GNC) on Woodruff Road in Greenville.
He excelled in everything he did and always strived for perfection
David loved to be home and on weekends always busy caring for the home, spending time with family or hunting during deer season.
He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor right ‘til the very end and during this devastating battle with ALS, he never made a complaint of the disease that slowly and methodically took away the ability to control voluntary muscle movement that led to his paralysis and respiratory failure.
Born June 25, 1952, to Louis and Frances Werlau in New Berlin New York
After the death of his parents, he was adopted by Joseph and Kathleen Cummings.
He is predeceased by both sets of parents, sisters Marcella Moore, Mardele Bonaire and Linda Cummings, and brothers Robert Werlau and George Werlau.
David leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish his memory: his wife, Jeanette Cummings of almost 52 years, children Cheryll Valentine (Paul) of Fountain Inn, Dawn Waters (Toby) of Woodruff and Jonathan Cummings (Ashlee) of Fountain Inn; 18 Grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; Brother, Dennis Werlau of Keenewick, Washington; Sisters, Darlene Sheldon (Randy) and Jolene Doliver (Mark) both of Norwich, NY and many nieces and nephews
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church, 3810 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC 29680 in the main Sanctuary at 1:30 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 12:00 PM in Altizer Chapel.
Burial will take place following the service at Graceland East Memorial Park.
In Lieu of Flowers Donations can be made to Touched By ALS:
1140 Woodruff Road, Suite 106-247, Greenville, SC 29607