David Merril Cummings
David Merril Cummings, 63, of Pearland, TX passed away on July 01, 2024 in Houston, TX. Merril was born on December 17, 1960 in Yazoo City, MS to David and Shirley Cummings. He has been a 27 year resident of Pearland. Merril completed his Bachelor’s degree at University of Ole Miss and became an accountant for Arthur Andersen working in Houston, TX. During Merril’s 43 year career, he worked with many companies, groups and families, including the Abercrombie Family in Lexington, KY; the Ken Lay Family in Houston, TX; the IES group in Houston, TX; EnviroFuels in Houston, TX; and most recently, SandBox, Pinch Flatbed, and the Oren Family in Houston, TX. When Merrill wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his close family and friends. Either enjoying a comic book movie with his sons, a crime drama with his wife, or swimming with his granddaughters, Merril was living his life to the fullest when with family. Merril was also an avid bowler that joined league teams in any town he passed through. Merril has enjoyed the company of his dear lifelong friends John and Donna Overby and Dr. Joe and Jonell Hutchins with whom he has shared many adventures with. Mr. Cummings is preceded in death by his mother Shirley Cummings. Merril is survived by his wife of 40 years Evie Cummings; father David Cummings; sons David Cummings and Brent Cummings and his wife Brittany; sister Melanie Haunert and her husband Tim; brothers Mark Cummings and his wife Sabrina and Maurice Cummings; granddaughters Kiera, Melody, and Hailey.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Merrill was such a blessing and great friend to our family
He will be dearly missed
Our prayers are with his family and close friends
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sad loss of sweet, and kind Merrill.
He was such a great friend, and an awesome bowler.
He will be greatly missed.
Praying, and thinking of you, and your sweet family.
Warmest condolences.
Gera, and Patrick Martin
Jonathan Cook, and Bernetta Cook
We had just gotten to know Merrill and know he was passionate about bowling. He always enjoyed talking about bowling and the people who shared it with him. Prayers and love to Merrill’s family and all who shared their lives with him.
Donna Conners Carol Norman Nick Burgess Crystal Compton
Evie I’m so deeply sorry for your loss of Merrill. Merrill truly cared about me as his Administrative Assistant as well as a friend. As I am writing this to you so many memories are flashing before my eyes.
My heart reaches out to you.
Katie Gray
832 283-8038
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Merril during my 14 years at Arthur Andersen in the Audit Practice (1980-1994). I worked with him on a special Audit & Tax project of the late Josephine Abercrombie’s businesses. Merril was a Southern Gentleman and always a pleasure to be around. He was smart with a disarming Deep South Charm and Wit – a sharp class act professional. Merril was also a member of Andersen’s “Mississippi Mafia” recruited from Ole Miss and Mississippi State into the Houston Office in the 1970s and 1980s, which also included a few brothers like Merril & Mark, the Harlan and Walker brothers and many others I had the pleasure of meeting and working with during my years at Andersen and beyond. After I left Andersen in 1994, Merril was always supportive of my business and of great counsel from time to time when I needed his advice. I will miss Merril and know the Cummings Family will also. May you all experience the peace and comfort that only comes from our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ through His Holy Spirit.
My heart is sad. I worked with Merrill at Arthur Andersen. He was the first friendly face that greeted me back in 1982. Such a lovely person. I was also able to be his assistant and he was the kindest, most pleasant person I ever worked with. I pray that your faith will sustain you during this time.
Till we meet again Merrill!