Christopher Ryan Cummings
Christopher Ryan Cummings, 47, of Charlotte, Michigan, a man known for his love for his family passed away tragically, after a short battle with an aggressive form of lung cancer, on April 2, 2026. He was surrounded and comforted by his family at the time of his passing.
Christopher was born to Dean Thomas and Patricia Ann (Day) Cummings on January 15, 1979 in Lansing, Michigan during the great blizzard of 1978/79. By the time he was a year old, he was half the size of his mother and bright blond headed with a wicked smile and as wild as the storm he was born under.
Over the years it became clear Chris was a fierce friend, one whom you could call for pretty much anything. Chris was generally ready to help fix a car, dig a trench, mow a lawn, or right a wrong all day, any day. He loved his various jobs over the years from lumber to construction, landscape to auto mechanic. However, his proudest accomplishment was from a job that didn’t even pay – being part of the CJO organization. Chris loved coaching basketball and football and did it for years, season after season. Being part of those teams and groups of people, watching the kids he coached grow and succeed gave him so much joy. It is something he felt was an honor.
Chris married the love of his life Allison Kay Bertram on November 14, 2017. Together, they built a life centered on love, hard work and raising their 3 children, Lhiannan Kae, Aiden Christopher and Kain Dean Thomas, who were at the heart of everything he did.
Also at the heart of everything he did was the Michigan Wolverines – GO BLUE! He was known to also enjoy a nice round of golf with some good company or a drink at the bonfire. Even falling asleep in his hammock to a cool breeze was considered a good day. Chris loved the simple things, Family, Friends, Love.
Christopher is survived by his wife, Allison Kay; children, Lhiannan Kae (Rudy Colbry) McConnell, Aiden Christopher (Chloe Calton) Cummings and Kain Dean Thomas Cummings; parents, Marc and Patricia Ann Smith; siblings, Chelsea Afton (Justin) Buchholz, Brent Thomas (Brittany) Cummings, and Adam Joseph (Alissa) Smith; nieces, Ellie, Morgan and Blaire; nephews, Weslee and Wheeler. With special mention to his granddaughter Harlee Kae Colbry to whom he is Papa and she was the apple of his eye. He is preceded in death by his father, Dean Thomas Cummings, and infant sister, Lindsey Rae Cummings.
Friends are encouraged to support Chris’s family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Pray Funeral Home with Laura Cooper officiating. Burial will take place in West Carmel Cemetery. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Chris’ tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smartphone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to a fund that is to be established for Chris’ son, Kain’s education, in care of Allison Cummings. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.