Laurence Cummins

Dr. Laurence M. Cummins, 82, of Hernando, FL passed away on June 9, 2020.  He was born on February 26, 1938 in Durango, CO.

Laurence worked as a biochemist for Abbott Laboratories, a pharmaceutical company where he did drug analysis for vaccines and invented Selsun Blue.  Later, he started his own company, Analytical Instrument Specialties. He was an avid golfer and traveler.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Beverly Hills, FL. Laurence served as past president of the Citrus Hills Men’s League.  He coached Little League baseball, football and basketball for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Mary Cummins. Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Judith Cummins; four children, Steven Cummins and his wife Carrie, Tom Cummins and his wife Kathy, Mary Kaye Murk and her husband Tim, and Kevin Cummins; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Private.