Charles Wesley (Wes) Cummings, born February 18th, 1938, joined his beloved wife of 49 ½ years, Lois G. Cummings (nee Berry), in heaven on May 9th, 2026.
Born in St. Louis, MO to Charles E. and Dallas Cummings, Wes was a proud owner of his family welding and fabrication business. He was a man of deep faith who loved his church and practiced God’s word through gratitude of his incredible and blessed life. Wes made sure to keep his birdfeeders full and his yard ready for his bunny rabbits to enjoy. Wes is survived by beloved daughters Linda (Kent) Kotthoff and Nancy Cummings-Woolbright, and cherished grandchildren Jacob, Nicole (Michael), Jamie T., and Benjamin Dallas. He was also able to meet his great-grandson, Hudson, and was so incredibly proud and grateful to have been able to spend time with all of his grandchildren. Wes was a beloved brother-in-law to Marilyn, Leon, and Duane, and a cherished uncle and friend to many. He was so grateful to have been able to have worked alongside his dear nephew, Larry, for many years. He has joined his sisters Merry Hofmeister and Lugene Teuke, and his adored pup, Rasin.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Thursday, May 14th, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, with funeral beginning at 1:30 PM. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, World Central Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders, or the World Bird Sanctuary appreciated.
Linda,Nancy, and family condolences to all of you, Wes was a neat, kind, generous man
I know he missed Lois considerably as do all of us, thankfully 2 good people are reunited for eternity, RIP Wes
Love
Duane
Thank you so much, Uncle Duane. He really enjoyed the family get-togethers with the Berry side❤️
Thank you Uncle Duane. So much peace knowing he’s reunited with the love of his life❤️❤️
This week we remember a truly special man who meant so much to so many. He was a loving father, a wonderful father-in-law, proud grandfather, and a caring great-grandfather whose kindness, wisdom, and steady presence left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Jacob, Nicole, and Hudson were blessed to have him in their lives, and the love he shared with them will always be part of who they are. He was equally proud of Jamie and Ben, and the bond he had with all of his grandchildren was something very special to witness.
As a father-in-law, he was supportive, thoughtful, and always treated family with love and respect. His legacy lives on through the family he loved so deeply, the memories he created, and the values he passed down. He will be greatly missed, fondly remembered, and forever carried in our hearts….Rest in Peace Wes!
Thank you Mark. Your kind words mean so much to Kent, Jamie, Ben, and me. He was quite a guy!
This week we lost a truly special man who meant so much to so many. He was a loving father, a wonderful father-in-law, proud grandfather, and a caring great-grandfather whose kindness, wisdom, and steady presence left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Jacob, Nicole, and Hudson were blessed to have him in their lives, and the love he shared with them will always be part of who they are. He was equally proud of Jamie and Ben, and the bond he had with all of his grandchildren was something very special to witness.
As a father-in-law, he was supportive, thoughtful, and always treated family with love and respect. His legacy lives on through the family he loved so deeply, the memories he created, and the values he passed down. He will be greatly missed, fondly remembered, and forever carried in our hearts….Rest in Peace Wes!
Wes was a wonderful man, and his spirit will be felt forever. I had the privilege of working with Wes and loved to hear stories of his childhood, early years as a young man working for his father, his art class (and to see his drawings), and his neighborhood. May the Lord comfort his loved ones while they grieve his loss.
Thank you, Angela. He talked so highly of you and I’m sure that you heard lots of great stories! We’re sure going to miss him.
I always enjoyed the conversations I had with Wes when making a sales call on Cummings Welding. Those conversations spanned for some 35 years starting in 1976. Wes will be missed by many but the memories will live on.
Thank you, Phil. He really enjoyed your visits and thought so highly of you. You were always so kind. Kent and I were telling our kids about how friendly and thoughtful you always were, and how their grandpa really enjoyed talking with you. Thank you for coming to the visitation. Your kindness means so much to all of us. As you know, Cummings Welding was my dad’s life, besides his family.
Sorry to hear about Uncle Wes passing. Such a neat man with always something interesting to say, or cool story to tell. Miss those days we used to all get together. He definitely brought a lot of light into this world and I can only imagine how much he will be missed by everyone, but especially by Linda and Nancy. Sorry for your loss! Prayers and love to you both!
Thank you, Sandy. Yes, your Uncle Wes was full of stories! We still have all of his home movies from all of the Berry holiday get-togethers. They would be a lot of fun to see now.
Linda and Nancy, so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a neat Uncle. His smile and laugh (and practical jokes) were a childhood highlight, and his delight in trains was a marvel. So glad to have welcomed that historic steam engine to Kirkwood with him! His life and legacy is certainly one to be celebrated. Much love to you both.
Thank you so much, Jean. He was certainly full of stories and he loved to make everyone around him laugh! He had a great sense of humor that I think a lot of people are going to miss.
It would be fun to get together to watch the old family movies that he used to make.
Words can’t describe how much my gramps will be missed, but I did my best with this poem:
Did I ever tell you?
There was no comfort like your home
The way the birds would sing
The wind blowing in the trees
Did I ever tell you?
There was no peace like your own
The gentleness in your soul
The way you’d listen, then ask me so
Did I ever tell you?
There was no stronger man
The humble heart you hold
The hands that could take any mold
Did I ever tell you?
There never will be
Another one like you to me
With a faith so strong
We’ll just have to carry on.
I love this so much🩷🦋
Larry, sorry to hear about your uncle. I never met him but I heard a lot of good things from my father who used to call on him at Cummings Welding and Fabrication. My sympathies.