Services Set For Samburg Police Chief Chris Cummings

Shannon McFarlin
December 11, 2023
4:54 pm

Samburg, Tenn.–Samburg Police Chief Chris Cummings, age 53 of Union City, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Cummings was a long–time law enforcement officer in Obion County. He was a Sargeant with the Obion County Sheriff’s Office and served with the Union City Police Department before accepting the position as Samburg Chief.

The Obion County Sheriff’s Office posted the following tribute to Cummings on its Facebook page:

“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of the Samburg Chief of Police, Chris Cummings. Chris was a long-time law enforcement officer serving all citizens of Obion County. Prior to his time as Chief, Chris was a Sergeant with the Obion County Sheriff’s Office serving from 2018-2021 and the Union City Police Department from 1994-2018.

Anyone who knew Chris knew he would literally give you the shirt off his back. He always put others before himself. This was proven through his actions as a Law Enforcement Officer and his time in the military serving 28 plus years with United States Army and the Tennessee Army National Guard. Chris was a great friend to many and always seemed to have a smile on his face. His passions in life were his son Matthew, his girlfriend April, fishing, and serving his community without fail. If anyone needed a hand, Chris was there to help.

Chris was one of a kind and his passing will be felt by many for quite some time. Until we meet again, Samburg Chief of Police Chris Cummings 461, rest easy. We’ve got it from here.”

Funeral service will be at 11 am Thursday, December 14, 2023 at White-Ranson Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Keeton officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 4pm-7pm and again on Thursday before the service beginning at 9am at the funeral home.

Chris was born in Moorhead, MN on October 6, 1970 to Jeffrey and Sharon Cummings. He was the police chief of the Samburg Police Department.

Chris is survived by his son, Matthew Cummings and his fiance Kellie Henson of Troy; parents, Jeffrey Cummings and his wife Marsha of Wahpeton, ND and Sharon Cummings of Union City; his girlfriend, April Phillips of Paris; his step-son, Easton Phillips of Paris; two sisters, Lisa VanLeeuwen and her husband Mark of Utah and Melissa Cummings of Virginia; and five nieces and nephews.

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