Leslie Ray Cummings, 87

Spencer resident and Warren County native Leslie Ray Cummings, 87, was born Oct. 15, 1938 and died Dec. 17, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro following an extended illness.

He was a nurseryman and the son of the late John and Ethel Carter Cummings. He was married to Florence King Cummings on March 30, 1967 who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by daughter, Faye Cummings; brothers, Carl and Jodie Cummings and sisters, Betty Pinkston, Anna Lou Campbell and Alice Watson.

Mr. Cummings is survived by daughter, Joyce Cummings and son, John Cummings, both of Spencer.

Mr. Cummings will be cremated. No service or visitation will be held at High’s.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home and High’s Cremations, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Dec. 18, 2025