Cecil R. Cummins, 95, of Cranston, RI, formerly of Steelville, MO passed away August 5, 2010 at West View Health Care Center in West Warwick, RI. He was born April 24, 1915 in Steelville, MO to Raymond Cummins and Molly Lee (Wilkinson) Cummins. On April 25, 1974, he was united in marriage to Norma J. (Wilkinson) Ragge. He served his country in the U.S. Army/Air Core and was a part of the D-Day Invasion. He spent most of his time in the army in the European campaign. Cecil was a member of the First Baptist Church of Steelville many years ago and later attended Tower Grove Baptist Church in St. Louis and Fresno Baptist Church in California. He semi-retired from General Motors as a machinist in St. Louis and later moved to California where he and Norma raised horses in Cherry Valley, CA. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home; two stepsons, Roy Ragge and wife Roberta of RI and Jim Ragge and wife Nadine of CA; one sister, Aline Reid of Sedalia, MO; sister-in-law, Pauline Cummins of Fenton, MO; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles Cummins; and one sister, Emma Cummins. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Roger Reid officiating. Memories were shared by his wife, Norma and stepsons, Roy and Jim. Special music of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" was sung by Rev. Roger Reid. Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery. Full Military Honors were given by the U.S. Army and the Patriot Guard. Honored to be casket bearers were Roy Ragge, Jim Ragge, Terry Reid, Terry Collins, Jim Denner, Bill Miller and Paul Mark Cummins. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.