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Obituary – Charles W. Cummings



Charles W. Cummings of Noblesville, Ind., recently passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62. He is survived by wife, Pat (his passing was just a few days short of their 40th wedding anniversary), daughter, Laurie and brother, Mark. He was a project engineer at Telemon Corporation in Carmel, Ind. 
                  

"Chuck" was a dedicated husband, father, friend, and coach. He was also a long time Morgan owner and breeder, and enjoyed both owning and showing many great horses. His favorite memories were that of his long time pal, Right Time. Over the past few years, his love of driving took a back seat to his love of children. He loved nothing more than to stand on the rail and help a child he felt needed a bit of encouragement.

Chuck has always worked with kids, before having his own family, he coached in the Mickey Mantle Baseball League and went to the Indiana State Championships. This love for children led him to help found Healing Hearts and Hooves rescue and rehab center with daughter, Laurie. This is a program designed to help abused and abandoned children heal with the help of abused and neglected horses, allowing them both to learn to love and to be loved again.

Chuck will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Memorial contributions can be made to Healing Hearts and Hooves, 14775 State Route 124, Piketon, Ohio 45661.

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