Daniel E. Cummings, 80, of Matthews, NC, through the blessing of hospice, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
Dan was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 13, 1938, the son of Daniel Harvey and Irene Culler Cummings. While attending Kent State under the Naval Reserves program where he earned a degree in Political Science, he met the love of his life, Ms. Sandra Hudson. On March 3, 1961, he received his naval commission and on April 8, 1961, he and Ms. Hudson were married. While in the Navy, Dan completed training in Cryptographic School, Engineering Officers Replacement, Naval Justice and Officer Command. He served honorably aboard the USS Sierra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and on September 1, 1964, was honorably discharged as a LTJG.
Following his military service, Dan worked in marketing for industrial companies. While working for companies such as John Deere and Bowmar (the company that created the first American made, pocket sized calculator), Dan was able to travel the world and take in the various experiences and cultures it afforded. From dining with shieks to enjoying Turkish coffee in Turkey, Dan had a trove of stories about his life experiences and enjoyed sharing about it. He eventually owned his own professional executive recruitment business in New York before he retired. He and Sandra moved to Charlotte in 1999, and have been residents ever since.
Dan enjoyed many things in life, and his naval background showed through. Whether boating, fishing or sailing, he loved to be around water. While on dryer land, he preferred to golf and fix the various things around the house that need a handyman's touch. What he most enjoyed, however, was the time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 13, 1938, the son of Daniel Harvey and Irene Culler Cummings. While attending Kent State under the Naval Reserves program where he earned a degree in Political Science, he met the love of his life, Ms. Sandra Hudson. On March 3, 1961, he received his naval commission and on April 8, 1961, he and Ms. Hudson were married. While in the Navy, Dan completed training in Cryptographic School, Engineering Officers Replacement, Naval Justice and Officer Command. He served honorably aboard the USS Sierra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and on September 1, 1964, was honorably discharged as a LTJG.
Following his military service, Dan worked in marketing for industrial companies. While working for companies such as John Deere and Bowmar (the company that created the first American made, pocket sized calculator), Dan was able to travel the world and take in the various experiences and cultures it afforded. From dining with shieks to enjoying Turkish coffee in Turkey, Dan had a trove of stories about his life experiences and enjoyed sharing about it. He eventually owned his own professional executive recruitment business in New York before he retired. He and Sandra moved to Charlotte in 1999, and have been residents ever since.
Dan enjoyed many things in life, and his naval background showed through. Whether boating, fishing or sailing, he loved to be around water. While on dryer land, he preferred to golf and fix the various things around the house that need a handyman's touch. What he most enjoyed, however, was the time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Daniel E. Cummings, 80, of Matthews, NC, through the blessing of hospice, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
Dan was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 13, 1938, the son of Daniel Harvey and Irene Culler Cummings. While attending Kent State under the Naval Reserves program where he earned a degree in Political Science, he met the love of his life, Ms. Sandra Hudson. On March 3, 1961, he received his naval commission and on April 8, 1961, he and Ms. Hudson were married. While in the Navy, Dan completed training in Cryptographic School, Engineering Officers Replacement, Naval Justice and Officer Command. He served honorably aboard the USS Sierra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and on September 1, 1964, was honorably discharged as a LTJG.
Following his military service, Dan worked in marketing for industrial companies. While working for companies such as John Deere and Bowmar (the company that created the first American made, pocket sized calculator), Dan was able to travel the world and take in the various experiences and cultures it afforded. From dining with shieks to enjoying Turkish coffee in Turkey, Dan had a trove of stories about his life experiences and enjoyed sharing about it. He eventually owned his own professional executive recruitment business in New York before he retired. He and Sandra moved to Charlotte in 1999, and have been residents ever since.
Dan enjoyed many things in life, and his naval background showed through. Whether boating, fishing or sailing, he loved to be around water. While on dryer land, he preferred to golf and fix the various things around the house that need a handyman's touch. What he most enjoyed, however, was the time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Dan was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 13, 1938, the son of Daniel Harvey and Irene Culler Cummings. While attending Kent State under the Naval Reserves program where he earned a degree in Political Science, he met the love of his life, Ms. Sandra Hudson. On March 3, 1961, he received his naval commission and on April 8, 1961, he and Ms. Hudson were married. While in the Navy, Dan completed training in Cryptographic School, Engineering Officers Replacement, Naval Justice and Officer Command. He served honorably aboard the USS Sierra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and on September 1, 1964, was honorably discharged as a LTJG.
Following his military service, Dan worked in marketing for industrial companies. While working for companies such as John Deere and Bowmar (the company that created the first American made, pocket sized calculator), Dan was able to travel the world and take in the various experiences and cultures it afforded. From dining with shieks to enjoying Turkish coffee in Turkey, Dan had a trove of stories about his life experiences and enjoyed sharing about it. He eventually owned his own professional executive recruitment business in New York before he retired. He and Sandra moved to Charlotte in 1999, and have been residents ever since.
Dan enjoyed many things in life, and his naval background showed through. Whether boating, fishing or sailing, he loved to be around water. While on dryer land, he preferred to golf and fix the various things around the house that need a handyman's touch. What he most enjoyed, however, was the time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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