Gale Dennis Cummings, 86, of Barryton passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026.

He was born June 9, 1940, son of Dale and Iola Cummings.

Gale made a career working at Michigan Consolidated Gas company where he served as a Service Technician. He retired in 1994 with 31 years of service. Gale enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and working in his yard and garden. He spent a lot of time working in his woods. He liked watching the birds and deer from his easy chair in the living room. He also enjoyed visiting with friends and family. He was a happy, quick-witted, compassionate, strong-willed man who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Gale is survived by his wife of 9 years Candee (Bentley) Cummings, brothers Bruce (Marlene-Lattimore Cummings) of Rodney, Vernon (Linda-McClain Cummings) of St Clair. Children and step-children, Kim (Cummings) Flaugher (George) of Lake, Chris (Cummings) Denning (Gene) of Phoenix, AZ, Dennis Cummings of Barryton, Brent Bazaire (Katie Hazen-Bazaire) of Barryton, Lora Bazaire Sherman Kennedy (Bruce) of Barryton, Tami (Bentley) Earle (Brian) of Two Rivers, AK along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and church family and friends.

Gale was proceeded in death by his parents, Dale & Iola, former wife Patricia and son in law Alan Sherman.

Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 AM Monday, October 12th at the Barryton Church of Christ, 19221 30th Ave, Barryton, MI. Visitation will take place on Sunday October 11th from 4 to 6 PM at Dagget Gilbert Funeral Home, 19238 30th Ave., Barryton, MI and also 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the Church on Monday. Interment will be at Sherman City Cemetery.

We will carry Gale’s memory in our hearts forever.