Charles Edward Haltom "Chuck" Cummings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Edward Haltom “Chuck” Cummings, 42, of Bloomington passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Chuck was born on July 2, 1978 in Greencastle, Indiana the son of George M. Cummings Jr. and Patricia Diane (Haltom) Cummings. He was a 1997 graduate of Bloomington South High School, and attended Ivy Tech College in Bloomington, Indiana. Chuck worked as a cook for over 22 years at Malibu Grill, Trojan Horse, Bobby’s Pub and Classic Catering. He was also a generous friend who showed up to assist whenever possible, and sometimes when it was not. Chuck was a member of the Bloomington Indiana Grotto, National Speleological Society from an early age. He enjoyed caving from the age of 6 until his passing. He especially loved the caves he first learned in, Sullivan, Buckner and the caves of the Cave River Valley. Chuck loved music, especially Frank Zappa, but enjoyed a wide range of genres. He was an artist as well, creating collages and drawing caricatures. He was a voracious reader and could quote obscure authors at length. Chuck's circle of friends encompassed a wide area, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Chuck is survived by his father, George M. Cummings of Bloomington; mother Patricia D. Cummings (Samuel Frushour) of Bloomington; his brother George M. (Miranda) Cummings III of Normal, IL; and niece Andora Cummings; and paternal grandmother Esta (Joel) Donner of Indianapolis as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom he loved and enjoyed conversing with at family gatherings. Preceding him in death are his paternal grandfather, George M. Cummings Sr. and his maternal grandparents Charles Edward Haltom and Beverly J. Trumbo. A celebration of life will be held at Cascades Park Sycamore Shelter from 2:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday July 3, 2021. Anyone wishing to honor Chuck may make a donation to the National Speleological Society at caves.org Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Charles Edward Haltom "Chuck" Cummings

July 2, 1978 - August 3, 2020