DODGE CITY – Walter “Eddie” Cummings, 85, died Sunday, August 2, 2026 at St. Catherines of Dodge City.

He was born March 25, 1941, at Elgin, Kansas, the son of Cedric and Dorothy (Stephenson) Cummings. As a cowboy, he enjoyed horses and at one time having as many as 12 as well as being a tinkerer. He worked as a truck driver for Groendyke Transport, later working for Winter Livestock in Dodge City, Kansas, retiring after 35 years, in 2011. Eddie was a very kind heart and would give help to anyone that asked.

Survivors include: his wife, Cheryl Moore, Dodge City; 3 sons, Gary Cummings, Dodge City, Sabin Esquibel and wife Misty, Dodge City and Roger Winters, Los Angeles, California; 3 daughters, Chanda Hudson, Dodge City, Chelby Wilson and her partner Christian Mondragon, Garden City and Shelly Winters, Seattle, Washingtom; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Lela Wright, Dodge City; 3 brothers, Joe Cummings, Arkansas City, Willard Cummings and wife Linda, Dodge City, and Don Cummings and wife Carol, Dodge City; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Danny Ray, a brother, Bill Cummings; a grandson, Bernabe E. Rincon and a nephew, Lance Gatlin.

In accordance to Eddie’s wishes, there will be no services held. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerchapel.com