D. Robert Cumming Jr. ’49

Bob died April 6, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga., his lifelong home.

After two terms at Emory University, followed by a year in the Army, Bob entered Princeton in 1947 as a member of the Class of 1949, graduating in 1950. An SPIA major, Bob earned highest honors and was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa as a senior. He belonged to Cannon Club, played 150-pound football, and served as an assistant editor of The Daily Princetonian.

Bob attended the University of Georgia Law School, earned his law degree in 1953 (he was first in his class), and immediately joined the firm of Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan. He led their litigation practice for many years and was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, serving as chair of the antitrust section of the state bar of Georgia. He enjoyed sailing, tennis and playing piano, among other activities.

Bob is survived by his wife, Beverly, and their daughters, Beverly C. Cline, Laura C. Szyperski, Mary C. Heald, and Caroline C. Wilson; and 11 grandchildren. To them all, we offer our sympathy and condolences.