Mr. Willie C. "Bunt" Cunningham

To the Cunningham family, my condolences to you. You were a great husband, father, and grandfather, and other family members. My prayers are with you.

To the Cunningham family my condolences to you. You was a great Husband,Father,Grandfather and the other members my prayers are with you.

Growing up many people want to be like and admire professional athletes or entertainers. All of that never mattered to me because there was only one person that i wanted to be like and that was Papa. Papa was literally the greatest man that I've ever known. I never heard you say anything bad about anyone or even raise your voice (God knows that I was a mischievous child). You were kind and would literally give a person the shirt off of your back. You were very welcoming when anyone would pull up to your house. I can still hear your voice saying "Y'all get out now" and " Well Good Night & a Morning"! I saw firsthand what it looked like to be a loving husband (you and grandma were inseparable) and father because I pretty much grew up at your house until I was age 9 or 10 until my parents got married, even then some of my favorite memories would be me getting out of school and spending summer your house. I would eat good food, go fishing and attend the Kingdom Hall with you and grandma. you were the epitome of a real man. You built your own house, plumbing, could hunt, fish, operate a tractor, ride horses. I don't think it was nothing that you couldn't do. I wouldn't be surprised if he could fly. I can also recall when you were in your 50s we raced outside of grandma Eula's house and you beat me while laughing the whole entire race. You even let me tell grandma that I won when we got home. I was embarrassed because I think I was 12 or 13 when we raced, but oh well those were great times. The only thing that I wish is that my children and your grandchildren (Brooke & Dorian) could have gotten an opportunity to spend more time with you and gain some of your wisdom. It's sad to see you go, but I know that you've transitioned to a better place. We love you and are going to miss you, your grandson Mario and your grandchildren Brooke and Dorian or as grandma calls him(Ben Joe).

Dad what can I say? I don't know where to begin how do I describe a dad like you....the main thing that comes to mind is "great", you were truly a family man and put your family first at all times.Its hard to think about you not being around... you were a strong pillar of the family that is already greatly missed. With a full heart, "Poochie"

PRAYERS UP for the family!! Doris Hinton Cooper

A letter to my Papa, Hey Papa, This is Kameryn. I didn't think I would be writing a letter like this, and it's hard because I thought I had more time. I always told myself I was gone come down and see you, and check to see how you were doing. There's so much stuff I wanted to tell you when I saw you, for instance I was in cosmetology school. "I know crazy right" Also, I've been traveling the world, seeing different things and going on different adventures. I remember all the different adventures I had with you. I remember one time I woke up early and I heard you and Daddy talking, and y'all was just about to leave out to go fishing and I wanted to go so bad but Daddy told me no I'm not old enough, and I remember you told me "Baby, don't worry Papa will catch one for you." I also remember all the times me, you , and Grandma would sit at the table and eat breakfast every morning and just talk before everyone else woke up. Oh, let's not forget about all the times in the living room me and Bria would sit down and watch westerns with you. I'm proud to cherish these memories with you and I thank God for you. You were the most loving ,coolest, and funniest Papa ever. I'm gone say goodbye for now and I know I'll see you again. This might feel like a loss, but I won having the opportunity to have you in my life. love you forever and alway, Love Kameryn Cunningham

It almost seems so unreal to be writing a message on here. In a sense, I have always felt that family was invincible when it came to things like this. One memory that will always stick out to me is when I tripped on the concrete in front of my grandparents house, and my Papa was the first to my rescue. I remember him pulling me up, rubbing my back, and cleaning my scraped up knee. He sat on that porch with me until I stopped crying and we got right back up and did what we were doing at the time. I'll never forget how gentle, warm, and caring my Papa was. Always loving and always had your back whenever you needed it. I thank God for the physical years I had with him on this earth. I will cherish that for the rest of my life. Rest on Papa your work here is done. God was ready for His Angel to come home. To my dad, Willie, my grandma, and the rest of my Cunningham family; I love you! Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Bria Cunningham (Chicago, IL)

To Willie and the Cunningham family, I would like to send my condolences to you and the family. My fondest memory of Mr. Cunningham was when I first moved to Geiger he made sure I had a Christmas tree on my first Christmas away from home, he pulled up in our driveway after work one day with a tree on the back of his truck. He always made me feel welcome and loved from the very first day I met him. My girls loved their Poppa and was so eager and excited to see him each and every time. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed beyond measure. Again my sympathy and prayers to you all. Aisha Jones

God has a special place in heaven for our Grandfather!! And we love you so much cause you have did so much for us. May God continue to give our family strength.

To the Cunningham Family, From our family to yours we would like to offer our deepest sympathy and condolences during time. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Jones and Family (Chicago,Il)7

To My Uncle Bunt, I remember going on visits once a year to Alabama from California. I remember you having me and my sister do farm work and we occidentally tried chopping down a cotton stock tree.I remember there being a big pig on the side of house. I remember trying to jump the fence and cutting my arm. My biggest memory is always trying to wear your boots, I even tried to bring them in my luggage home one time. I cried when Auntie said they were too big for me. I will cherish all my memories with you. Love Always your nephew Randy.

TO The Cunningham and Lee family. Thoughts and prayers are with you doing these difficult times. Harvey and Brenda Craig

My Heartfelt Condolences to Mrs.Delois., Bobby and entire Cunningham Family.. My first time meeting Mr. Cunningham left memories of a kind, caring , sweet and knowledgeable man who loves his family and everyone that had the pleasure and honor to meet him. My Prayers of strength and comfort be with you today and the days to come RIH 🕊️...Love, Madeline Lewis (Cunningham ) ... .Port Arthur, Texas

My deepest condolences to the Cunningham family at this time of grieving for my uncle Bunt who was a incredible, intelligent, handsome man who was kind hearted and a soul of integrity and loved his family especially his wife you meant so much to uncle Bunt I am grateful to have spent my summers with my uncle Bunt and aunt Lois and cousins uncle Bunt you will truly be missed I love you all Sandra Carpenter

To the Cunningham Family you truly had a wonderful Dad I only knew him for a while, he always treated me with kindness, and I do know God has a special for him. Family it's going to be hard, but always keep God first, and everything else will fall in place, and just think about all the good times you all shared with him. Son-in-law Michael Gray,

Bunt was the kindest, most honorable man. He taught me to fish, always had a smile, and never ever was unkind. I have such fond memories of him from my times in Geiger. He was a gift. I am deeply grateful for having known him. Love to Delois and all the family, Kay Hutcheson Sanford

We the children of Calvin & Cat Mumford wish to offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father Mr. Bunt. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers

To the family of our dear brother Cunningham we just wants you know you will forever be in our Hearts he was like a father to me at the kingdom hall always greeting me with a big smile 😀 every Sunday and telling me jokes.We are going to miss him but he is no longer in this sinful world.We shall meet again during the resurrection of Jehovah then nobody will be sick.Until then my dear brother rest on in Jehovah memories we all loved you and we shall take care of sister Cunningham ❤️ Love Sister Carolyn & Brother W.C. Green of Livingston Alabama.

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Willie; death is such an ugly enemy that robs us of times with our loved ones. I would like to comfort the family with a scripture found at Acts 24:15, which reads: "There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous". What is this scripture saying? One day soon, all of our loved ones who have died will rise from the grave and be resurrected, no matter if they practiced good or bad. Yes, you will see Willie again! But where will you be reunited with Willie, in heaven or here on earth? Please visit jw.org to find the answer to this question.

Our dad was the best ever!! He was a dedicated husband, father, Grandfather. He was always there to lend a helping hand to help everyone out. We are going to miss our dad, he was always their for us anytime no matter where we were. Our Dad was one in a Million no dad like ours!! I can truly say if anyone make it into heaven it was our dad. God has a faithful servant!!!

Bunt my brother-in-law, he called me sis he was like a brother to me. He loved his family he was always so kind to his family, friends and even strangers he didn't know he would help them. Sometimes people change, but not my brother-in-law he was always the same kind person. Bunt was the best ( husband ) (father ) ( father in law ) ( grand father ) ( brother-in-law ) (uncle) and friend. We love you and we will miss you so much. H.J

Sending prays and love to our uncle Bunt family may God be with you all. doing this difficult time with love Jhonny kids Michelle, Isaac, Jenniffer Belinda, Chris Cunningham

Our Prayers are with all of the Cunningham, Lee, family at this time we love and thank God for you..!!! Samuel and Rubye Turner Carrollton, Al

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