Maurice Lee Cummings, 78, was born on March 6, 1942 in Hartley, to Blanche M. (Cody) Cummings and Harlan V. Cummings. He met his Savior face-to-face on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Brenda Jo (Brundage) Cummings. They were married in Hartley on Aug. 9, 1964 and have made their home in Springfield, Mo. since 2000.

Maurice and Brenda have one son who survives him: Brendon Tyler (Kimberly Sue). He is also survived by three grandchildren: Cassidy Brooke, Paige Lauryn and Landon Tyler; a sister, Maurine D. Belz (Dale); a brother, Ha...