Ralph Thomas Cumalander, Sr., also known as “Tommy” and “T” of Prosperity, died Wednesday, October 8, 2026, at Lexington Health.

Born on July 27, 1950, in Ft. Madison, Iowa, he was a son of the late Ralph Addy and Lois Esther Thorson Cumalander. Tommy worked for MB Kahn as a superintendent where he supervised the construction of Hollands Cancer Center, the Lexington County Courthouse, Discovery Place and Clemson Stadium.

He was a member of Chapin Christian Community Church.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Rita Shealy Dawkins Cumalander; children, Ralph Thomas (Monica) Cumalander, Jr., Jonathan Cumalander, Haylee (Curt) Mitchell and Ashley Carter; grandchildren, Kailee Cumalander, Trey Cumalander, Payton Mitchell, Campbell Mitchell, Brodie Carter and Baylee Carter; siblings, Christine (Donnie) Lake, Susan (Bruce) Crawford, Levi (Karen) Cumalander and Annie Jefferson and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Chapin Christian Community Church, PO Box 237, Chapin, SC 29036 or the charity of one’s choice.

Details for memorial services will be announced.