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for Billy Cunningham
Lora Cunningham
May 29, 2011
Hello My Darling, at midnight tonight your book will go away however that's not going to stop us from talking to you, we just can't write to you anymore on here. Baby, I Miss You So Very Much, Words can NOT express how much I Miss You, Sometimes I feel like I just can't go on but then I hear you or smell your scent & I know you're alright & want me to continue on. Yes It's VERY HARD some days more than others but just because your book is going away don't mean we're going to stop thinking, talking about you because that will NEVER happen. You are talked about, thought about, Loved, & Missed Every single day, by ALL of us. You were my EVERYTHING, You were such an AMAZING, WONDERFUL MAN,Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great~Grandfather & the BEST Friend anyone could ever ask for or want. I Love You So Very Much, Now, Forever, & Always. Your Lora~
Loretta Belton
May 28, 2011
This may be the end of this book, but not the end of our love for you..so many things have happened to all of us this year..but it all comes back to missing you, this has to be the hardest thing to deal with, you not being here in our daily lives..sometimes we amaze our selves that we have made it this far, with out hearing your voice, or seeing you up in your room or begging for dounuts I dont think either of us can go by krispy cream with out thinking of you but knowing your just down the road makes me think that now your close to them..lol just want you to know that you are the best father a girl could ever have and I miss you so very much..But one day at a time..still is hard somedays..I love you daddy..
Ashley Tinsley
May 24, 2011
Well Papa I am going to try to post something for you again, I tried to post you something for Easter as well as your First Anniversary in Heaven however nothing got through. So I am going to try one last time to write to you before you book goes away. I know you know what's going on with me *us* so I'm not going to get in to that today. Papa I Miss You So Very Much I NEVER thought I'd have to say "Good~Bye" to You & my Daddy in the same year It just don't seem real, nothing really does anymore. There's a lot that I'm going through right now so Please keep an eye out & for all of us. Papa you were the First thing to a Daddy that I had until God brought that wonderful man into my Mothers life who became my Daddy I could NEVER Thank God enough for bringing such a wonderful person in to my Mothers life. & You, You taught us all so much more than you realize None of us kids would be who we are today had it not been for the values you & Nana instilled us with. I say yes ma'am etc to people & they look at me sometimes and ask how old I am when I tell them they say "Wow, most people don't say that or use manners like that anymore" I say " well, that's how I was raised". You are Missed So VERY Much, My Daddy is too! I'm so Thankful yall are together & have each other along with so many special people we've lost but just know we Miss You so MUCH!! I know you & Daddy both come to see the lil ones Abigail let's us know, and "Lee Boy" jabbers up a storm talking to someone so I'm assuming it's You & his Paw~Paw. I hope you both continue to come visit the lil ones & us too. I Love You Papa!! This will most likely be my last entry to you. Nana wants to have the final letter to you so I'm trying to get mine done before she gets hers done so hers will be the last one. I will see you again one day until then My Super Angel Rest In Peace. We Love You, Ashley, Adam & "Lee Boy"
Susan Orange
May 24, 2011
Hi Daddy, your e-mail is getting ready to end here soon, so I wanted to send you one last letter. you have been my everything, you have been the best dad a girl could ever ask for. You protected me like a daddy should and did a great job. I felt safe when I was a young girl and then after some time and years I met Allen and he kept me safe also. Now that yall are both gone I have to do it myself, of course I have the kids, and they make sure I am ok, but you know thats not the same. I told you before I have never been so lost in all of my life. But I am getting stronger every day. Mom to, we still have hard days, and seems like her and I know because we always call the other just at the right moment. I hope you enjoyed your picnic with Mom. I know she did. Daddy she has always been my best friend but now I don't even have a word for it. She really is everything to me. And I truly do treasure her. Daddy you have been so dearly missed and I love you so much. Always watch over Mom and you can even peek in on us if you want. I love you baby....Sue
Loretta Belton
May 13, 2011
Oh my dearest daddy, you are so very missed..everyone talks of you often, daily..our lives will never be the same. You were and still are a big influence in our lives..and none of us realized just how much you would be missed..boy were we mistaken.if we knew we would have all been there more often..called ha ha (how any more often for me I surely wouldn't know)but just to hear your voice one more time or listen to one of your jokes or just to see you in socks boxers and tee shirt one more time..oh how we will never get those back.but at least have our memories some more that others and for that i am sorry.. but we still have them just the same..All I really wanted to do was to say I miss you, I guess as you can see..But I love you even more..Thank you for being the first man in my life.The first one to look at me..and thank you for being MY DAD>>I will always love you..
Lora Cunningham
April 27, 2011
My Darling Bill, I can't believe it's been one year since Our Heavenly Father called you to be by His side. One year ago is when my world stopped things just are not the same anymore. Yes I "go on" but with out you by my side it just don't seem right. I think about you every second of every day I try to keep busy but that's hard to do too. Our kids make sure I'm alright though, They take very good care of me. Baby I just Miss You So Much, coming home from work & talking watching our shows together, having dinner, just talking period. I miss your hugs, kisses, your scent, your voice, your laughter. They say this gets easier but so far it hasn't gotten any easier not for me or our family. You were a VERY SPECIAL MAN in our lives & it's so hard to believe you're gone. I know we will see each other again one day.. So hug & kiss our son tell him Mommy Loves & Misses him, Hug & Kiss my parents, Maw~maw, Allen, Calvin tell them I Love them too. Please continue to visit us in our dreams & watch over us. I Love You My Bill and Forever I Will.
Your Lora
Loretta Belton
April 27, 2011
Hi daddy, well like we all have said, one year today..there has not been a day that we have not thought of you..all of the crazy jokes..how we miss them, and the re-pete's of stories you have told to us over and over again..would love to hear them from you one more time..We love you dad, and miss you so very much.. tell every one up there, we love them also and miss them as much.. until we see each other again....
Susan Cunningham Orange
April 27, 2011
Hi Daddy, well here it is a whole year has passed without you, you know it seems just like yesterday that I was watching you watch Abigail playing peek-a-boo behind your tv stand, with that very familiar twinkle in your eyes. You know it was always about "your" babies. Even when Allen asked you on bended knee could he marry me you told him " yes you can but always remember she will always be mine" I always will be Daddy. Thank you for opening up your imagination to us so that we could go on adventures with you, whether it was george and abe for Pete and Richard or peg-legpete and sallie ann for us girls, you always made sure we enjoyed the ride. You and Mom made sure that we had a good childhood and I did and I thank you both for that. Even when in my younger years when I gave yall some grief and have appologized for it all, yall wrapped me up with all that love and it was all forgiven. So thank you for wonderful childhood memories,sitting outside in your car talking on the cb all night long, or sitting up at easter all night watching movies, and lets not forget ALL NIGHT TALKS, well just until Mom reminded us what time it was. Very funny wonderful times. You were always there to listen or hold me and let me cry when I had a broken heart and make it "ALL" better and have me laughing before I knew it. I am so thankful that GOD realized just how special you and Mom were to let us come into yalls life. You were the first guy in my life, and I love that you were the first guy in Ashley's life, do you remember that she asked you if you would marry her and you said soon as you grew up, I love that memory. And Lynn was just mesmorized by you especially when you sang in Church and he thought you were Harold Reed, funny times. My pictures of you and my grandbabies, that same twinkle, are my treasures. Miss Abigail wrapping her little arms around your neck or singing for you, clapping her little hands as you did also. You gave me so much in my life, love and laughter, and I have to thank MawMaw for raising a wonderful MAN, we've heard the stories of your life and WOW you were blessed. Helping your Mom at a young age and then travel the states, but then you met my Mom and started your family, and I THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART I LOVE YOU DADDY.I promised you that I will always be there for Mom and I am. She is my BEST FRIEND and just as much my rock as I am for her. Always remember what I told you in that hospital room, I'm so proud that you are my Daddy, I always have been, and I am glad you already knew that before you left. Thank you for always being straight up with me, maybe that's why I am also. It's been a really long hard year, you left and then Allen left and I didn't know how I was going to make it sometimes, I thought I would go crazy, but my babies took very good care of me and they take care of Mom also, but best of all Mom and I take care of each other. Daddy I know this is a long letter I just had lots to say this time, thank you for the visits, I love the swim trunks, you really are living life now huh...keep visiting in my dreams you and Allen.......I love you so much Daddy and I miss you but I know that I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY.. always and forever in my heart..I LOVE YOU............
Lynn Thornhill
March 1, 2011
Ya know you always taught me to be strong and caring and a hard worker but most of all you taught me what family was all about you looked out fir me when no one else was there to and even up until you were called up you gave me life lessons and the advice I needed no matter the situation Grandaddy I miss you so much and I'm sorry I haven't written but you know me I try to deal with things alot differently than everyone else and something I don't know how to deal with this being one of those things you told me that it takes a real man to be able to cry and show his feelings but I've always just kept things bottled up until it overflows kinda like now I can't stand the thought of you not being here and not being able to see you. Tho I know you are with me all the time especially when the kids start actin crazy or say somthin off the wall I can hear you laughing and in my mind I still see that award winning smile I love you so much Grandaddy and miss you like crazy I know it's late but Happy Birthday and thank you for all you are and were to me I love you Grandaddy
Susan Cunningham Orange
February 26, 2011
Hi Daddy, just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday, our first without you here. I guess you know that we are having you a party, you've always been a constant presence in my life, and just because I can't touch you doesn't mean that you've stopped. You still are. And evidently everyone else feels the same or it wouldn't be a party huh. Daddy I am so sorry I haven't written to you in so long, my grief goes so deep it's hard for me to think of getting on here and putting anything. I can put on a smile like putting on a clean shirt, but it's behind that smile that's real. Mom is the same way, you know she does the best that she can do, but behind that smile her heart is broke. Ya'll were everything to each other, like my Allen was to me, and we are so lost without the two of you. If tears could heal ya'll and bring ya'll back it would have happened the second ya'll left. I miss so much, but I think what I miss most is just a phone call talking about nothing. Just being crazy, funny, and ALWAYS informing. You and Allen talking trash to each other, no one knows how happy it made me knowing how much ya'll were alike but also how well ya'll got along. You made him yours and that meant so much to me but it really meant a lot to him. He loves you like your his Dad. Daddy I hope that you are ok, and all of your loved ones are around you, I promised you that I would help take care of Mom and I am keeping that promise. We all are. Daddy I am going to close now I hope it won't take me so long next time. I miss you and I love you. Please tell Allen and Richard that I miss and love them also. I love you Daddy......Sue
Lora Cunningham
February 25, 2011
My Dearest Bill, Today is your first Birthday in Heaven, so I will start by wishing you a Happy Birthday. I know it will be a Happy one for you this is the first birthday you get to spend with your Father. You were called to our Heavenly Home 10 months ago & that's when my world stopped, there is not a second that goes by that you're not on my mind. Yeah my life goes on but it's just not the same without you my Best Friend, my Soul~mate, my Husband here to share & spend it with me. My Bill, I just seem so lost and confused with out here by my side. I know it's hard on our children, grandchildren & great~grandchildren but in 57 years you & I were NEVER apart. Since you left I just feel like I'm so alone, Yes I have our family but it's just not the same anymore. I try to stay busy, they say that helps but really it don't. Baby, I just Miss You So Much, I miss our talks, your laugh, your smile, you holding me & kissing me, oh how I miss that so very much. I'd give anything just to have you hold me in your arms again. I don't think I'll EVER get over this, I have lost the Love of my Life. I know you're healthy, & happy, you are not in any pain, & you're not suffering, your walking on the streets of gold with our son, our parents, Allen, & other special people we've lost. It's just so very hard. I Love You more than you will ever know & I Miss You so very much. Happy 78th Birthday Darlin. Love Always until we meet again, Your Lora
Ashley Tinsley
February 25, 2011
Happy Birthday Papa, this is your first birthday in Heaven & the very first birthday ever that you get to spend with your Daddy. We Love & Miss you dearly I wish I would've had more money to put all of what I wrote in the paper today, I know you understand but it just bothers me. I'm just glad we had the money to put something in the paper for you Nana didn't have enough but wanted to put something in there for you, so Adam told her not to worry about it, it was taken care of. I Love You Papa so much Happy Birthday. ~Ashley, Adam & Lee Boy~
Billy Cunningham Jr.
February 24, 2011
Well Dad, I'm writing this the day before your Birthday, so it should show up on your Birthday. Dad I think of you often and I miss our talks, but the memories I have of you will never fade away. I still mourn you, but in my own way. As I said the last time I wrote, this is your 1st one away from us, and I know everyone will be sad, and hopefully we'll remember the good times that we had with you. All I want to say is Happy Birthday Ole Man, Happy Birthday. I Love and Miss You.
Your Son
Billy L. Cunningham Jr./Pete
Billy Cunningham Jr.
February 1, 2011
Well Ole Man, it's already February 1st, 2011. You have a Birthday soon, your 1st one away from us. Dad look out for Josh and Shannon, they are going through a bad spell lately and look out for Mom too, I worry about her. The weather here is icy and suppose to be worse tomorrow. I don't know what the future holds for any of us. I'll write more Later. I Love You Dad.
You Son
Billy L. Cunningham Jr./Pete
ASHLEY TINSLEY
January 3, 2011
~Daddy's Little Girls~
As we look back to see
we remember times spent on your knee
When it came to our biggest fears
you came along to wipe away my tears
But as years started rushing by
You always seem to know when we needed a smile
especially when you haven't seen one in a while
We seem to always be on the same page
even though there's a big difference in age
We know how to make each other laugh
and it makes time fly past
Daddy thats why I'm so thankful for you
we would NEVER ask for anyone new!!
WE LOVE & MISS YOU SO MUCH!!, LOVE ALL YOUR DAUGHTERS
Ashley Tinsley
January 3, 2011
Tears ran down my face when I saw you that way.
I Love You Papa, I will love you everyday.
As my tears raced down my face;
I knew you'd soon be in a happier place.
My love will follow you wherever you go.
Oh how I loved you so.
Although I feel sorrow and hate.
You can’t fight fate.
You told me everything as time passed by and by.
I never wanted you to die.
We did a lot together throughout the years.
This day I always feared.
I want you to know;
I will never let you go.
I know you loved me too.
My heart will always be with you.
Now it’s time to say goodbye,
Until I see you again someday when we meet in the Heavenly sky!
I LOVE & MISS YOU PAPA
Ashley Tinsley
December 26, 2010
Hi Papa, Merry Christmas I tried to get on here before midnight last night but yeah that didn't happen with the roads icing up the way they were, I'm sorry.. Well this is the first Birthday with Uncle Bubba that yall have been together in a long time. We tried to have a good Christmas only because we knew you & Daddy would have wanted us too but it was hard on all of us with out the two of you here. The babies had a good one though, Trey could have cared less he was just happy with his old toys LOL. I Miss You Papa & Love You SO Much, Merry First Christmas in Heaven. xoxo
Billy Cunningham Jr
December 26, 2010
Hey Ole Man, just writing to say Happy Christmas and Merry New Year. It sure is lonely without you here. I'm writing this on Richard's Birthday, so tomorrow it will be 8 months. We had a nice Christmas here, Shannon is home from Iraq and he will soon be going to DC. But see, you know all this already. Dad, I miss you and have for the whole time. Someone told me the other day to give it 5 years, after 5 years it'll be better, the hurt won't be as bad. Well I'll close for now, I'll write later. You take care. I Love You Dad.
Bill Jr./Pete
ASHLEY TINSLEY
December 7, 2010
HEY PAPA, I'M SORRY FOR NOT WRITTING SOONER BUT I KNOW YOU UNDERSTAND WHY I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO DEAL WITH ALL OF THIS I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING CRAZY SOMETIMES. YOU'RE THE REASON I CAN'T ASK WHY WHEN I WANT TO SO MUCH. YOU SAID EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON & NEVER TO QUESTION OUR GOD BUT SOMETIMES I CATCH MY SELF WANTING TO SO MUCH. THINGS JUST DON'T MAKE SENSE MOST OF THE TIME. YOUR MARKER & DADDY'S MARKER WERE PUT DOWN NANA & MOMMA DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB PICKING THEM OUT. I HAVEN'T SEEN YOURS IN PERSON YET I GO UP THERE BUT CAN'T SEEM TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. I WILL THO I PROMISE. CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE L ( SEE THE CORNER LOL) BUT IT ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER HOLIDAYS AND JUST PLAIN OLE DAYS AREN'T THE SAME SINCE YOU LEFT. A LOT OF PEOPLE WON'T UNDERSTAND THE CORNER THING ABOVE BUT I KNOW YOU DO SINCE YOU WROTE SO MANY LETTERS TO ME WITH STUFF LIKE THAT IN THEM & YES I STILL HAVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. PAPA, I MISS YOU SO MUCH & I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I KNOW ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOU & DADDY AGAIN BUT COME SEE ME NOW EVEN IF IT'S JUST A DREAM I WILL BE ALRIGHT... I WILL WRITE AGAIN SOON I LOVE YOU,ASHLEY
Susan Orange
November 13, 2010
Morning Daddy, I'm just sitting here thinking about you, Allen and Bubba. I sometimes don't know how or what I should be thinking or doing, I go through the motions of everyday life, take care of the things that need taking care of and sometimes I just don't do anything. I still don't understand why my world had to turn upside down, why I had to lose you both in 5 months of each other. Daddy I miss you so much. I can't think all I can do is feel, and my heart hurts. I try not to feel sometimes, I don't think this pain will ever go away, and if it weren't for my grandbabies and yours and of course Mom I think I would have been crazier than I already was. Daddy I just wanted to talk for a bit, I will write to you more next time. I love you so much and miss you like crazy.....sue
Susan Orange
October 27, 2010
Hi Daddy, well here we are six months later and I am completely busted up inside and it isn't getting any better. This has to be the absolute worse year, I keep going back to New Year's Eve and me, you Mom and Abigail are toasting with her little tea cups and I said 2010 was going to be the best year ever, BOY was I EVER WRONG!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that I do not have my Daddy or my Husband here with me. The only reason I was coping was because of Allen and now I have to do this by my self. Yes I know that I have my family here with me but it isn't the same thing Daddy, it's not fair that I had to lose you both in the same year within 5 months. YES I FEEL LIKE I AM GOING C R A Z Y..... I really don't understand and because of you I can't ask WHY. But trust me I want to. I do talk to GOD every day and I thank him for watching over Mom and I because trust me it is only by the GRACE of GOD that we WILL make it through this. Daddy I miss you so much, but I know that you are in no pain, your heart and your diabetes are healed and you are WALKING with GOD. It's like with my Allen he is cancer free now and not suffering with that alful rash, but even with all of that wonderful healing it doesn't help my heart from hurting, and tears from falling. Daddy you will always be in my heart and I will always love you more than words can say....always and forever you little girl....Sue
Ashley Tinsley
October 21, 2010
Hi Papa, I just wanted to Thank You for everything you have done for me, You meant more to me than people know and I Miss You SO MUCH.. I wrote to my Daddy just now & wanted to write to you too, I know you know what's going on but even though we won't be here Always know we are here for Nana in whatever she needs. Papa I just want to wake up, go up stairs and see you sittin on the bed askin where "LeeBoy" is. I just can't stand this none of this You, & Daddy leaving me so soon too damn soon I'm sorry for saying it like that but I can't help it. There isn't a day that goes by that you're not thought about. I won't write you a book this time just wanted you to know I Love You & Miss You. Yes I will be able to handle it if yall came to see me it will be hard but please come see me sometime. Love Always
Susan Orange
October 7, 2010
Hi Daddy, I guess by now you know why I haven't written to lately, because my baby is there with you. Daddy when you left me I could make it only because I had him here and now I am in a whole new dimension of heartbreak that I didn't even know existed. Two of the most wonderful men in my life are not here physically but I know that yall are spiritually. I fill yall around me and I hope I always do. You both are more special to me that ANYONE has ever meant to me in my life. Daddy I want you to take care of my Al and he can take care of you, just don't ask him to "rub" anything. You know it just isn't fair to have this much heartbreak in one lifetime much less 6 months, but I now know what true heartbreak is, I know that GOD has a bigger plan for us, and I am fine with that. But it is so unfair to finally find the love of your life like Mom had with you and it turns out like this, guess thats what you always meant by saying spend time when you can because you never know what tomorrow will bring. It brings heartbreak... I love yall both and I always will ..ALL MY LOVE ....Sue
October 1, 2010
HI PAPA, I'M SORRY IT'S BEEN A WHILE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, & NOW YOU HAVE YOUR OTHER SIDEKICK WITH YOU, MY DADDY. YALL TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER AND MY BABIES & PLEASE TELL THEM I LOVE THEM. THIS IS ALL SO VERY HARD I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE ALL OF THIS IS REAL. WE PROMISE TO CONTINUE TAKING CARE OF NANA AND NOW MOMMA. WE KNOW YOU WERE THERE & HELPED DADDY TO CROSS OVER SO HE WOULDN'T BE SO SCARED THANK YOU. YOU ALSO HAVE HOPEFULLY MET MY UNCLE DARYL WE WILL TAKE CARE OF AUNT GINNIE TO THE BEST WE CAN. I LOVE YOU PAPA AND I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR OTHER BABYGIRL, ~ASH
August 29, 2010
For those of you who don't know me, I'm Snugglez, Salty Dawg's Granddaughter. I'm going to try & read this it was hard writting this only because it's hard to write through tear filled eyes, so please yall bare with me.
To Our CB Family, First of all I want to give a very special Thank You to Miss Kitty & Creeper for everything they have done to have this fund raiser in Honor of my Papa, "Salty Dawg", to help my Nana & as a celebration of Nana & Papa's 57th Wedding Anniversary.
My Papa was laid to rest 4 months ago & there isn't a day that goes by that He's not Missed, Talked, or thought about. I've turned the radio on many times just to listen & hear some of you remininssing about Salty Dawg it brings a smile to my face & tears to my eyes because it shows me how much he meant to yall & that yall are still grieving for your friend.
He was a Very Dear & Special man, not only in my life, but in his family, friends & his CB family's lives. I Thank You All from the bottom of my heart for comming out today to Honor THE GREATEST MAN I HAVE EVER KNOWN!!!
Some of you had the pleasure of meeting him, others just knew him on the CB but I've heard from ones he knew & ones he's only talk to say "Salty Dawg was such a Dear Friend in their life or had just helped them out simply just by talking to him. My Papa would do Anything he could to help out anyone he could in anyway he could.
I've heard a lot of you say you miss his voice on the CB, that very distingtive voice that only he had, & that there would NEVER BE ANYONE that could take Salty Dawg's place or that there would EVER BE ANYONE LIKE HIM. Well yall got that right Salty Dawg was one of a kind, when God made him, he broke the mold.
For a long time in my life he was the only Daddy I knew. I was his first granddaughter it's funny my Mom told him that I waited til he got to the hospital to be born. I was very close to my Papa, he could just look at me & know if something was wrong.
Even if I tried to deny it, Papa would say "Come here baby & sit beside me & tell me what's bothering you", & he would put his arms around me and say " Ashley, I can read you liek a book, I know something is wrong so let's talk about it, even if it's about some dumb ole boy, you can talk to me," & he always made me feel better. I just wish he was here & wrap me in his arms and tell me everything is ok now.
For those of you that do know me, know that he & I were close, some of you have told me that he would talk about me on the CB a lot. Papa Loved ALL his babies. He would tell his kids when us grand kids came along "Yall just had them, they are mine", and when it was our time for our kids to come along he would tell my cousins, my brother & myself "Yall just had them, they belong to me."
He was a VERY PROUD Father, Grandfather, & Great Grandfather. Papa had a big heart, & if he told you he Loved You He meant it. He wasn't the type of person to just throw those words around. I can tell yall Loved & Respected him too, by your presence here today. He WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED, & LOVED, and HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Thank You all again for comming out today. I'd also like to say Happy Anniversary to my Nana & Papa I Love You both very much, & to my Papa, Rest In Peace I Miss You So Much.
In Honor & Loving Memory of Salty Dawg I'll close with as he has said to all of you at one time or another "Be Good, & May The Good Lord Take A Likeing To You!"
Happy Birthday in Heaven Papa I Love You & Miss You!!!!
Billy Cunningham Jr.
August 27, 2010
Well Ole Man, it's been 4 months since you left us. I know, it probably wasn't your idea. You made quite an impact on a lot of people in your life here on this Earth. We are still grieving, but in our on way. Chunk is there with you, take care of him, it's been almost a month since he passed. I think of you both daily and wish ya'll were still here. But that's not possible. As far as keeping you updated, well I don't have to do that because you see and hear everything that's going on anyway, and all that is pretty screwed up. So there you've been updated. Well, I'll be closing for now, take care. Love Ya, Ole Man. Bill Jr/Pete
Susan Orange
August 6, 2010
Hi baby, I hope you can hear me when I talk to you. I miss you, I miss talking about absolutley nothing, we did that alot, talked about times gone past, and it seems like thats all I do now. You are never far from my thoughts. I told Ashley today that you have left us with so many memories and all good in my mind. My childhood was was good because of you and Mom. I see Ashley has caught you up on everything, she does pretty good on that stuff,huh. I hope that you can come by for my birthday, just pop into my dreams if you can, that would be all that I would ask for. I took Mom out last saturday for dinner and just hung out a while,she seemed to enjoy it and so did I. We did talk about you alot, she misses you Daddy she loves you so much. reminds me of mawmaw, she always said pawpaw left her enough love she didn't need anyone else, Mom is the same way. Daddy I am going to go but I will right more next time. I love you so much and I miss you, always...Sue
August 5, 2010
Well Papa, where do I begin a lot has happened since I last wrote to you. Uncle/Cousin Calvin was called to his Heavenly Home, which I'm sure you were one of the people who met him at Heaven's Pearly Gates. That was a complete shock to us all. Nana called & told me I just couldn't believe it I thought & hoped I was dreaming but I wasn't. It's 6:28am Lee Boy woke up about 430 I reckon from a nightmare so I changed his diaper, and fed him and he went back to sleep. I need to go have some blood work done later today so I'm just going to stay up no reason to go to bed when I have to be up in just a couple hours. I had my gallbladder removed a week ago& they want to run a few tests on me so hopefully all will be alright. Papa, Please keep an eye on Uncle Pete we've all had a rough four months but he has lost his Daddy, brother Calvin, & his best friend Chunk plus all that he's gone through with his leg. Just let him know everything will be ok. Lee Boy has his 9 month check up today at 3 I'm anxious to see how much he weighs. My cousin, your niece Donna has gotten me hooked on this game called farmville it's fun to play. Adam says I'm addicted to it LOL I just enjoy playing it. Papa, I miss you so very much words can't describe how bad I hurt. A lot of us think about you everyday it is still so hard knowing you're not here physically anymore I can't come sit beside you & hug you, or talk to you, I do talk to you I just hope you hear me. I know we will see each other again but until then I'll miss you very much, I will never forget you & Lynn and I will make sure your babies know their Pap~paw I promise you that. LeeBoy is awake again playing in his crib saying bye bye lol. I know you said you would see him no matter what & I know you watch over all of your babies & even play with your Abby in the yard. Yeah, we enjoyed that & got a laugh out of it too. She says your with Jesus sleeping. Please Don't stop comming to see her or the boys, or any of us we Love It!! I'm not sure if it's you or Uncle Bubba but we know you turn on the surround sound system to say Hi to us, some say it's Uncle Bubba because he was the electronic person in the family it's probably both of you. It don't bother us though makes me feel good knowing you just dropped in to say Hi & you Love us. Give my Angels David & Davian a kiss for me and tell them I Love them. Miss Kitty, & Creaper are having a Memorial in honor of you the Salty Dawg & a celebration for yours & Nana's Anniversary on the 28th of this month. It's an auction coffee break to raise some money for Nana so we can get your marker down. I'm not going to mention any names I'm sure you know who I'm talking about Please watch over them & let everything go in their favor they really need some Good Luck, Thank You Papa. I will write again soon. I Love You Papa so much & Miss You dearly... your other babygirl, ~Ashley
Susan Orange
July 19, 2010
Hi Daddy,I haven't written in a bit but I do talk to you daily, I am sure you were shocked to see your third son arrive up there, we were shocked very much still am for that matter. You know I started to call you one day to find out what to put out for the deer that keeps coming in my yard, and then reality always kicks in. I wish we could go back to a simpler time and place where all is right with the world and I had my daddy here with me, I miss you so much and love you more than words can say. I know who kept you on here now and I thank him, and that is all for that. Daddy I am going for now but will wright more next time....I love you always..Sue
Loretta Belton
July 14, 2010
Hi daddy, yes i know its been awhile and i am sorry for that..there are a few reason for that also. the biggest reason it is hard to write through tears..meaning if i don't read what has been written before me then I'm good. But it is not because i have forgotten or don't care, well that will never happen. Another hard time is among us you know the one..And well we all will have to pull together and once a gain be strong..especially for mom that's going to be real hard for her..we all know this and truly not looking forward to it either.. I want you to know you will always be loved and missed from now to the time we see each other again.. I love you.. ME...
July 11, 2010
Hi Papa I know I haven't wrote in a while but there were reasons behind that which I'm sure you know why. Just wanted to let you know that me, Nana, Lee Boy, met up with Lynn, Crystal, Abby, Trey, Mom, and Chuck Lynn's friend that came down here with him sometimes, up at the Salem Fair just to watch the shows & walk around. That was the first time Nana has been up there since I got hurt back in 96 she said she enjoyed herself yet we both are paying for it today lol we both hurt. Lee Boy won a little white tiger stuffed animal & Abby won a little tiger stuffed animal too. No one rode any of the rides I definitely didn't want to b.c. that is the root of my problems anyway but it's all good... Papa I really miss you, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you, A LOT OF US THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY!!! For the 4th we went down to Aunt Frances' for a cookout we had fun, then me, Adam, Lee Boy and Nana all went to watch the fireworks we took some chairs and sat in the grassy part over at CVS they had some pretty ones but I'm sure up there in Heaven you all had the best ones. I made Nana a facebook page the other day now I am trying to teach her how to use it, but that way she can keep in touch with friends & family that are out of town. We went by Cathy's today she lives right down from where you are and we went by there but the gates were closed so Nana & I will come back on Monday. Hopefully I can. We both miss you so much it's just so hard to deal with this, people say it gets easier but for some of us it's not, probably never will. Well I will close for now I will write you again later. Love & Miss You Always. ~Your other babygirl, Ashley
Susan Orange
July 8, 2010
Hi Daddy, that's pretty good people are still going through you to find us. I find that pretty funny, and I know you do. I haven't written in a bit so I thought I would today. Can't ask how you are anymore because I pretty sure you are doing great. But I can tell you how I am, I miss you, I am doing ok but you are still a huge part of my life, guess you always will be amd that just the way it is. I say good morning every morning and talk to you every day. If that sounds crazy oh well never acted sane right. At least I am real. I know that my life has forever changed, and altho I don't get to see you in person I do in my dreams and I have you on tape, a happy you, laughing and smiling like you always did. Daddy I love you so much and miss you like crazy. I will write more soon. always and forever...Sue
Stephen Taylor
July 7, 2010
Sue
I hope you get to see this - I'm sure that you know I miss your dad - I was thinking about him and Richard Clay the other day - I really wanted to come to the funeral home - however I do not drive at this time - I don't know if you heard or not but I spent five months in the hospital during my second cancer surgery - then all hell broke loose - I ended up loosing my left leg.
If you want to talk - call me at 982 - 3651 - I am still at Melrose Towers.
Steve
Susan Orange
July 4, 2010
Hi Daddy, HAPPY 4th. we are going to aunt Francis' for a cookout Mom will have a good time but you know you are never to far from her thoughts. Mine either for that matter. Abigail just saw your picture and said hey pappaw what are you doing, she misses you to. Well I hope you get fireworks to, I am going to go daddy, I love you very much....always in my heart..Sue
Brooklyn& Katy Cunningham
July 2, 2010
Hi Granddaddy, this is Kathrine and Brooklyn we wanted to tell you that we love you and miss you so much. Nanny does to, we are going over to see her tonight. We always have you in our hearts. Every one misses you. We will wright more next time we get on here, we love you granddaddy... Brooklyn and Katy
Susan Orange
June 29, 2010
Hi Daddy, I am very happy that Smokey and Brenda wrote in your book. I know how much you love them and they love you. I have those pictures of them at the church with you and Mom. You have so many people left here that miss you so much, but also know that you are in GOD'S house and are healed. You are in no more pain, and that is a great thing. Daddy I know if you could have stayed, if you could have come out of everything and was able to talk again to us I know you would have, but God had other plans for you and that's ok to. I know one day we WILL see each other again. Daddy I love you so much and I miss you always.......Love you so much.........Sue
Brenda/Smokey Wilson
June 27, 2010
To a very "Special Man" & Friend in our life whom we will remember always. Our earthly life is so short, and though special people that cross our paths are few; it is truly amazing how God reminds us of His Love through these special friends to encourage and help each other through life's journey to eternal life with our Lord & Savior as well as our love ones. So, to you my friend - You will be missed, but never forgotten...Brenda & Smokey
June 26, 2010
Hi Daddy, You know it just seems like the words are to small when I say I miss you, because it is so much bigger and louder in my chest. Your life, your love, well just you were and are such a significatant part of MY life. I think about you everyday, I've even tried to call you twice, only to realize your not at mom's. Daddy I know that people move on in their lives, and not that I haven't, but a part of me will always be in the past, because there I have you, there I can see you face to face and see that smile, hear that laughter that I love so much. I know that everything is still ok there. That you will always run interference because that's what you do. Seems like so much has happened in the two months since you've been gone, but I know that I will always be ok, because you will always be with me in my heart. I love you so much Daddy and I miss you....always your girl.....Sue
Ed Hale
June 23, 2010
will always miss you.
June 22, 2010
HI DAD I FINALLY MADE IT WOW COMPUTERS IF I HAD A 5YR OLD SITTING NEXT TO ME I WOULD HAVE MADE IT BY FATHER'S DAY. YOU KNOW AND I KNOW HOW YOU FELT ABOUT ME I DIDN'T NEED TO SEE IT IN WRITTING I FELT IT IN MY HEART AS WELL AS YOU DID. YOU WERE TRULY AN AMAZING PERSON. YOU HAVE A VERY LOVING AND LOYAL FAMILY THAT MISSES YOU LIKE CRAZY. BUT IF I KNOW YOU AND I THINK I DO YOU ARE HAVING A BLAST IN HEAVEN AS WELL AS EVERYONE THAT IS WITH YOU. ALL I CAN SAY IS HOW BLESSED THEY ARE TO HAVE YOU. YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER IN HEART. DONNA
Susan Cunningham Orange
June 20, 2010
Hi Daddy. Happy Father's Day. I woke this morning with tears in my eyes because I dreamed of you. It was at your house and inside was me, you, Mom, and Allen, outside was EVERYONE else. Allen was standing by the door and I asked you could he come in and you said "come on in here, hi son" we talked, you look real good Daddy. Mom sat beside you in her rocker and I was on the bed seems like we had a lot to say I said I knew I wasn't to ask why but I wanted to know why now and you said it was just your time. You said I love you Sue and then you left, and the tears started.. Daddy I love you so much, when you feel this kind of love for someone words just can't begin to describe how much you are missed and loved...always and forever...Sue
June 20, 2010
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY PAPA WE LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH.
~ADAM, ASHLEY, & LEE BOY~
June 20, 2010
To My Bill, Daddy, Granddaddy, Pap~paw
It has been two months since you've left us. We wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day We Love You & Miss You, this is a happy yet sad day for all of us because we can't celebrate Father's Day with you but you get to Celebrate it with Our Heavenly Father and Your first Father's Day with your Daddy. Happy First Father's Day in Heaven Love Always,
Your Lora, Bill Jr. & Ann, Doris & Junior, Sue & Allen, Loretta & Mike, PJ, Brooklyn & Kathrine, Clyde, Jeanette, Jessica, Donovan, Josh, Ashley, Adam, "Lee Boy", Lynn, Crystal, Abby, Trey, Daniel & Jasper, Andrew, Andrea, Shannon, Dustin, Michael, David, Cuz Roy.
June 19, 2010
Happy Fathers Day, well tomorrow will be fathers day our first one with out you and each of us will have our own hard way of dealing with you not being here. All I know is that we all love and miss you very much we will get through this day, somehow we love you daddy have a good fathers day with your son he's has missed out on a lot of them... love and miss you Loretta
June 19, 2010
Hey Papa just wanted to tell you Nana cut my hair for me Yes it was more than 3 inches and I'm sorry for that but it has been so hot I couldn't handle it. She did a good job, she didn't want to cut it as short as she did but like I said I couldn't handle it no more. But it's a lot more curly now all the weight was pulling out my curls I Love You & Miss You I will write again soon. ~Ashley
Trey & Pap~paw
June 19, 2010
Hey Papa I was putting some pictures on the computer from Nana's phone card and saw one that we have been looking for to send you so you will have a pic of all the lil ones. So here is one of you & Trey taken the day he came home from the hospital. I heard your voice saying my name today and yes I cried I couldn't help it. I heard you laugh also Mom was watching some videos she had found that she thought were lost but Thankfully they weren't well Uncle Mikael as I call him, was telling you something and you laughed Mom told me she was sorry I told her I was the one who wanted to hear it I Just Miss You so much we all do. It's just so hard to believe you are not here with us anymore. I Love You Papa I will talk to you later. ~Ashley
Susan Cunningham Orange
June 17, 2010
Hi Daddy, I was sitting here thinking about you and there are so many things that I miss right now, like I would give just anything to here you laugh, or see you smile oh I know I have pictures but it's just not the same thing. I need to see you, I need to hear you, I just wish that you were here. Father's Day is coming up Sunday and I will be real honest I am not looking forward to it. Life just isn't the same, you were the one that no matter what I knew you were ALWAYS straight with me you told me how it was period and did it because you love me, Daddy I can't think of one bad memory oh I know I did things where I was punished I deserved all of it but no bad memories. I had a good childhood with you and mom. I wish I could go back to those times they were good and so much fun. I knew that I had the greatest Daddy here on earth, now you are up there with the greatest Father of all. please know that I love you so much and words are just not enough to say how much I miss you. I will close for now but I will say more later. I love you Daddy....Sue
catherine moulton
June 16, 2010
HEY Billy Lee Cunningham Sr.THIS IS CATHERINE MOULTON ASH BESTFRINED IM SO SORRY I DIDENT MAKE IT 2 SEE U MUCH AFTER MRS ASH GOT MARRIED BUT I WANT U TO KNOW UR FAMLIY IS IN MY PRAYERS AND ALWAYS WILL B MISS AND LOVE YA
June 16, 2010
Well Papa I started my therapy today for my knee, it went pretty well it was just an evaluation thing today I start actual work stuff next week. LeeBoy cut his 5th tooth yesterday, it's the next one to the front on the left side we all think he will be left handed because he is more dominant with that hand and he got his left teeth first yeah I know that is an old wives tale but ya never know. We will just have to wait and see I reckon. I haven't wrote in a while and I'm sorry just a lot of stuff going on. Nothing bad not really I just wish well never mind you already know I don't need to write it here. Nana is out today with the lady she takes care of and her granddaughter they had to go get Grandma a pair of shoes. Nana should be home in a little while. She misses you so much Papa I have heard her crying at night while she is dreaming it's just so hard. Yesterday morning she was comming to get her some coffee and she fell down 3 of the steps she is OK though her back is a little sore but says she is alright. Well I will close for now I Love You and I Miss You So MUCH! ~Ashley
Susan Orange
June 8, 2010
Hi Daddy, it's been a few days since I wrote you last. Doris said she thinks you are visiting her I hope so and I hope you visit me soon. I miss you like crazy, and I think if I were able to see you, nah never mind I would still miss you like crazy, but I still want you to visit. I still can't wrap my brain around that you aren't here. I did something the other day, Allen was telling me that we had a deer in the yard and I started to call you and ask what could I put in the yard to keep him coming back, then realized that I couldn't do that you aren't at home where I would like you to be. Daddy don't get me wrong I am happy that you don't hurt anymore, I am just sad that I don't have you here with me. It's just to different without you down here. Daddy I am going to close for now I love you so much.....Sue
Susan Orange
June 5, 2010
Hi Daddy, I went with Mom to see Ruby yesterday. I really hated that she had to go so soon out to the funeral home, it was hard for me I know it had to be hard for her. But I know that we all went because of you, I know you would have wanted us to. I hope you and Wacky get to see each other, I guess its a little different for yall now that everyone is healthy huh. I bet you also have the northwest reunion going on up there to, seems like as many up there as down here. I am sending a picture of Trey I can't find one with you and him yet but I will send that one when I find it. Well Daddy I am going to close for now, I went to your resting spot yesterday and the grass is growing pretty good.I miss you Daddy and I love you, please let me know your okay. I love you very much....Sue
June 5, 2010
Hi Papa, well lastnight we went to Wacky's viewing he looked really nice. Mom met Nana, me & Lee Boy up there. It was hard to go in because he was in your room, we went in though because like I said you would be upset if we didn't go. Then after that we went to Jessica's 8th grade graduation hard to believe she will be in High School next year. I know you are proud of her I will write that letter for her too from you. I Love You & Miss You so much.. oh lol Ruby gave Wacky his remote in his hand said that is what he was always doing lol. I will write again soon Love You Papa. ~Ashley
June 3, 2010
Hey Papa, I just found out that Wacky is now with you in Heaven I know you welcomed him with open arms. Yall are going to have them cracking up, up there LOL just behave Nana called & told me a little while ago she is at work Mom, & I may go with her it is going to be really hard but we know you would be upset if we wasn't there for Ruby. You lil Dinkle graduates from 8th grade tomorrow can't believe she is going to high school next year she has a dance afterward, and didn't have a dress so Nana had a green one that Kathie Faye wore in Retta's wedding and it fits her like it was made for her Clyde said. well Bucky is here to help get some more stuff to the dump Donna came by the other day & her and Adam took two loads to the dump but you can only do 2 a month now kinda crazy but if you live in the county you get twice a week because they don't have enough trucks and such like the city does. Well Papa I Love You & Miss You I will write again soon.. ~Ashley~
Susan Orange
June 2, 2010
Hi Daddy thought you would like a picture of you and Mom also. I don't have one where yall renewed your vowels, I wish I did. I wish I had one where I was your "best man" I really loved that I got to stand up for you. That was a good day and mom was truly surprised. anyway I just wanted to send this picture, I love you and miss you every day... love Sue
June 2, 2010
Hey Papa, this was a wonderful idea Mom had I thought I would send you a pic of you and Lee Boy. I will get Lynn over here and get that pic of you and Trey so we can send that to you too I Love You So Much & Miss You More than you will ever know.
June 2, 2010
I forgot to tell you Papa Lil Adam has his third tooth broke through today it's his top left central incisor. He's ready for that steak his Daddy told him he could have when he got teeth lol. Love You Always. ~Ashley~
I thought this was a great idea Mom had so I wanted you to have one of you and Lee Boy. I Love You & Miss You So Much Papa
Ashley Tinsley
June 2, 2010
I lud you pappaw
Susan Orange
June 1, 2010
Hi Daddy, thought I would send you a picture of you and Abigail. She misses her pappaw to. The boys are to little right now but I told you they will know about their pappaw. There are to many people even outside the family that know Bill Cunningham, and lots of stories to tell. Like turning over an outhouse on your grandfather, don't you know Allen is going to be happy that we don't have an outhouse lol. Anyway now you know where we are going with these stories. Daddy I miss you so much and love you with my whole heart. I will write more later...I love you....Sue
June 1, 2010
Well Papa I told you a fiblet LOL We have a whole year to write to you I want to Thank You whom ever did this from the bottom of my heart Everyone does.
I'm sorry Papa I thought it was going to be the last time we got to e~mail you but Thanks to a Wonderful Person ( we aren't sure who because it was done anonymously) we get to continue to write you. Nana is going back to work tomorrow or well today since it's after midnight working with Grandma Dorthy, Crystal has been taking care of her but Nana said she would like to continue doing it. Papa it's so hard, I keep "trying" to be strong because everyone says Lil Adam (Lee Boy) will know I am upset and it will make him upset too so I have just been keeping it all in as well as everything else. I just don't know what to do anymore, holding it in and not letting it out is going to hurt me in the long run I just wish I had you here I need a Papa hug right now. I have asked God & I want to ask you too Please Watch over my Daddy & let him stay healthy Papa at one time you were the only Daddy I had then I finally got one and I just want him better, & my Uncle Daryl too Please watch over both of them for me & let them be alright. Thank You Papa, I Love & Miss You So Very Much.... Ashley
Susan Orange
May 30, 2010
Hi Daddy, I don't know who gave us this wonderful gift of keeping you online, but I am so thankful and appreciative. I told you I feel like this is your e-mail and we get to talk to you here as well as everywhere else. I think I may know who did this actually it's the only person I could think that would do it. Either way I thank you whoever you are, you have to love my Daddy as much as we do to do this. Okay Daddy so now we have a whole year to just talk and you know me I can do just that. I love you and I miss you, please visit me in my dreams... I love you... Sue
May 30, 2010
I LOVE & MISS YOU PAPA SO VERY MUCH!!! THIS IS THE LAST TIME WE WILL BE ABLE TO WRITE TO YOU ON HERE I WISH WE HAD THE MONEY TO KEEP THIS BOOK ONLINE BECAUSE IT'S LIKE YOUR E~MAIL TO HEAVEN NANA IS BABYSITTING TREY TONIGHT BECAUSE LYNN, CRYSTAL ARE CAMPING WITH HER PAW-PAW, MOM, AND AUNT. WE THINK ABOUT YOU DAILY YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE 4GOT10 LOL I REMEMBER WHEN YOU WROTE THAT IN A LETTER TO ME ONE TIME. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR BABY FOREVER, ASHLEY
Susan Orange
May 29, 2010
Hi Daddy, Abigail and I were just sitting here talking about you, she says she luds you pappaw and her little fingers are crossed over with such a sweet little smile, you know the one, she can almost get anything she wants. I was at Mom's just a little while ago, she has trey Lynn and Crystal are camping so we are keeping the babies but we had all three of them together. Little Adam looks at me like I am a bit crazy, Trey just laughs at me and well Abby is Abby. she is very comical, she is without a doubt a part of you. You know I look at all of your children, grandchildren, and even the greatgrandchildren and we all have a trait of yours whether it is in there smile or walk and well everyone of us has a great sense of humor and I couldn't deny this nose huh. You have touched us all in your special way, so has Mom, yall gave us roots, and morals and values, but more than all of that yall gave us a loving home, I had a wonderful childhood I had my share of mischeiviousness and deserved all I got for it, but I wouldn't trade a minute of it, yall gave us what we needed not what we wanted, that taught me more than you know. You were always straight up with us, it took me a long time but that's how I am now. Which of course gets me in lots of trouble but at least people know I am honest. Thank you for that. Daddy, we all love you so much,and it really is hard to let go, I myself don't know how and to be quite honest don't want to. I told you that you are my first thought in the morning and the last when I go to sleep, and I don't see that changing. I love you and I miss you. I miss that smile , that laugh, all that you are. And I try to hold onto that. You are my hero Daddy and you always will be. I love you now and forever, and I will always be " your baby girl" I love you...sue
Adam Tinsley
May 29, 2010
Its been over a month now granddaddy, but it's still like yesterday for all of us. You are missed so much by everyone, even tho I had only 5 years with you, you showed me alot and I thank you for that. I will take care of Ashley and Lil Adam (Lee Boy) I just need u to take care of my and Ashleys two that up there with you and keep an eye out for all of us you are up there with the BOSS and he will help us all I love you & miss u granddaddy (R.I.P.)
Susan Orange
May 29, 2010
Hi Daddy, It's 5:00 am and I am sitting here missing you still. I sometimes just want to scream so loud just to see if the hurt will go away, but I know it wont not for a while. I just don't know how I am supposed to go on without you here with me. I just don't know what to do most days, I stay busy but I don't have that strength anymore and I feel like my happy parts are hiding. Allen trys to make me laugh and I do but it isn't the same. I really don't know what I would have done without him in my life right now, he is my everything. You know he really is so much like you. Daddy I hope somewhere through my life I did make you proud of me, thank you for all of the lessons you taught me, I do share those lessons. I know that I have a lot of things inside of me that I need to get rid of so that I can be a better person and I will for my kids and grandbabies. But right now I need to get past April 27, 2010. That is and always will be a horrible wonderful day, I lost you here, GOD has you there. I know in my heart that it is wonderful for you, there is no pain and no wheelchair and let's face it your family had to be estatic to see you WALK through those gates, Bubba, who I am sure ran to you with his arms wide open, Mawmaw has her "baby" back in her arms and then there's Pawpaw, he probably gave you the biggest hug and the tears of joy starts rolling. Mine are just sad tears, just saying I miss you doesn't cut it, I think my heart is broke in two pieces and it isn't healing. I have thought a lot lately about the man who is my father, above everything else you are very loving and it shown through your eyes, those big brown kind eyes, very humorous, never at a loss for words well there was that one time but it didn't last long, and you were fair to everyone, especially your children. You didn't have favorites you loved us all, but those grandbabies did get just a little more of you. You always said it didn't matter where we were or who we were with,we were yours, period. Well you are right and we always will be.Daddy you are loved more than words can say, and I wish that you were here with me now, I don't think I have ever missed anyone so much in my life.Tell our family there that I love them and with ALL of my heart I love you Daddy...Sue
Donna Proctor
May 28, 2010
Dear Uncle Bill, I just wanted to tell you that although I didn't get to see you as much the last few years, I do have lots of great memories of times we all spent together. Memories of the sound of your laugh and your big grin. How you always made everyone feel welcome. How you always tried to help anyone in need, (Helping my Mom and Dad to get married being my favorite). You were a great uncle and I was always proud to be your niece. Having lost my husband and soulmate, I know how hard this is for Lora, and will try to be there if she ever wants or needs a shoulder or needs anything else. I know your children and grandchildren and even great grandchildren miss you terribly. I miss you too. Just want you to know, I will never forget you, and if you run into Dale up there, tell him I love and miss him. You two will like each other. I love you. Love, Your niece, Donna
Ray Williams
May 28, 2010
Bill, I just heard today of your passing. I know all will miss you greatly. I really wish we could have had just one more time to talk about Propst and of the times long gone. Your grandson, Adam is just as cute as he can be.... See you one day...
Billy Cunningham Jr.
May 27, 2010
One Month Ole Man, One Month. It's taken me this long to try and write something. I don't know how many times in the past month I have told you that I miss you and I Love You. I'm not as good with words like you were. It's hard to think the rest of my life will be without you here to talk to and pick at. I know Mom misses you, and so does the rest of the family and friends. I can only hope that it gets easier each day. We can only take it one day at a time, because we are not promised tomorrow and then again we aren't promised the rest of today. I know it's not much, but it's what I needed to say at this time. Ole Man, I Love and Miss You. Your Son, Bill Jr./Pete
Susan Orange
May 27, 2010
Hi Daddy, well here we are, one month without you physically in my life, yea I know you are around because I talk to you all the time. It's just not the same when I can't put my arms around you or give you a kiss or just hear you laugh about something one of the kids said or did. Abigail still wants to know where her pappaw is altho she will tell whoevevr that you are with Jesus, Daddy I will promise that my grandbabies will know you almost as well as we do, you have shared your memories with us so that we can do the same with ours and we will. I also kept my promise to you and I know you are proud of me, I am proud of myself. Daddy I may not be able to write to you on here anymore but I have been writing letters to you the old fashioned way, you know in a notebook. And there are so many memories there I hope to get with Mom and everyone else so that we can sit with you in our hearts and minds and remember ALL the good times because after all those were the days we are missing now. I love you Daddy I miss you so much. you know I can't even think about anything else you are in my everythought. I know that life has to go on or at least go through the motions, but my hurt is so deep, I know that I will get through this one day at a time just not today.. I love you Daddy with all of my heart...Sue
May 27, 2010
~"AND GOD SAID"~
I SAID "GOD I HURT" AND GOD SAID "I KNOW" i SAID "GOD I CRY A LOT" AND GOD SAID "THAT'S WHY I GAVE YOU TEARS" I SAID "GOD I AM SO DEPRESSED" AND GOD SAID "THAT'S WHY I GAVE YOIU SUNSHINE" I SAID "GOD, LIFE IS SO HARD" AND GOD SAID "THAT IS WHY I GAVE YOU LOVED ONES" I SAID "GOD, SOME OF MY LOVED ONES HAVE DIED" AND GOD SAID "SO DID MINE" I SAID "GOD, IT IS SUCH A HARD LOSS" AND GOD SAID I KNOW, I SAW MINE NAILED TO A CROSS" I SAID "GOD BUT YOUR LOVED ONE LIVES" AND GOD SAID "SO DOES YOURS" I SAID "GOD, WHERE ARE THEY NOW?" AND GOD SAID "MINE IS ON MY RIGHT AND YOURS IS IN THE LIGHT"
BY: ME I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH PAPA
I KNOW YOU ARE IN THE LIGHT & ONE OF GOD'S HEAVENLY ANGELS AND YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US. IT'S A MONTH TODAY PAPA THAT OUR FATHER CALLED YOU HOME AND EVERYONE SAYS "IT WILL GET EASIER" WELL IT'S REALLY NOT HAPPENING. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. LEE BOY ATE SOME OF NANA'S MASHED TATERS LASTNIGHT AND LOVED THEM LOL & GOT MAD WHEN THERE WASN'T ANYMORE. I LOVE YOU PAPA ALWAYS & FOREVER.... ASHLEY
Loretta Belton
May 26, 2010
Hi daddy, there are candles on most of these pages, so the candle can never be burned out. that will never happen either in this book or in our hearts. Tomorrow will be one month, this is going to be tough. But you have made us strong and we will get through this, some how. Everyone happens to be telling the truth about how much we all miss you and things are not the same, but it shows everyone just how much you are loved and missed and reading some of these letters that Ashley, Sue, of course MOM and my self have been writing we still feel this is the best way to keep in touch and to help us to heal. we have been doing or best to stay strong, but tomorrow is coming and one month will be just as hard as one day every day will be hard. It got easier with Richard and with Gracie..I really dont see that happening here or anytime soon. I wanted to write you to just say I love you and thank you for being there for all of us through out our lives we know you are watching over us just like you always did as we were growing up You did a good job then and you will be doing a great job there.. We love you and miss everything about you all of your stories. your laughter your jokes, everything I love you daddy. and I miss you very much.. Love ya Loretta
Susan Orange
May 26, 2010
Hey Daddy, it is a day away from being one month since you left us, but I could just as well say since you first met GOD. As happy as I am that you have met GOD and you don't hurt anymore, I am so many xxxx's sad. Daddy I can't even imagine a year from now because I can't get past april 27th 2010. I can see you laying in that hospital bed and all I want is to hear you say I love you baby one more time, all of a sudden I feel like a little girl and I want to tell my daddy everything I can and wanting desperatley to hear you give me advice, any kind of advice to hear you tell me anything a joke even but we don't always get what we want do we, what I did get was a beatiful gift from GOD, one of the most beautifulest experiences of my life, and I know that you gave me the strength to go through that with you, it has always been that strength that you and mom gave me that has brought me to this point of my life, except I don't have any right now. I just want to scream until all the hurt is gone but I know I don't have that much scream in me. Daddy I miss you so much just sounds like nothing words from the way I feel inside, this is a level of hurt that I never want to feel again. Daddy I will always love you and I know you will always love me, and I know that I always sign your baby girl because we all are, but I am so proud to be the middle one, and I have always been proud that you are my Daddy. I MISS YOU SO MUCH and I love you forever and always...Sue
May 24, 2010
Hey Papa well we are completely moved in YAHOOOOO!!!! I Miss You so much I still can't believe you are gone it just don't make sense. I came across some poems today that you had written especially for me because my name was at the top of the page in () hehe I had them in my old organizer wallet thingy I use to carry all the time Nana & I was out on the porch going through some of my stuff I had asked her if she wanted some blankets and things that belonged to Adam's Nanny who you might have met in Heaven her name is Ruth Greene that is his Mom's Mom who past last June. We had a cookout at Mom's house for Nana's birthday everyone wasn't able to make it Clyde, Jeanette, Jessica, Donovan, Mom, Dad, Lynn, Crystal, Abigail, Trey,Kevin (Crystal's brother), Me, Adam & Lee Boy were there Crystal made her a beautiful cake, Mom got her a beautiful memorial type stone that says "IF TEARS COULD BUILD STEPS AND MEMORIES A LANE I'D WALK TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN" And we could. I just don't know what to do with out you Papa I feel so lost in life right now. When I was sad or depressed you always knew how to make me better I never had to tell you, You automatically knew when something was wrong with me. I try so hard but I miss you so much I just really can't handle you not being here anymore.. Mom got Nana her Birthday card from you like she always did and I know you had to have sent Mom to that card It was BEAUTIFUL you & mom did a good job picking out that one. Well Lee Boy is wanting the rest of his bottle so I am going to close for now I will talk to you soon. I Love You & Miss you So Much. XOXO Ashley
May 21, 2010
Hi Daddy, well today is mom's birthday and I know she would love it if you were here to celebrate it with her, but maybe you can visit her in you own special way. We are hoping to have her a party on saturday but you know how things always work out right. Daddy I can't express how much I miss you I feel like you should be at your house, and you're not. I told Mom that I think about you every second of every day. I can't help it I love you so much, it's just not supposed to be like this yet. Daddy we are going yo take care of Mom for you I promise. I love you forever and I always will.....love Sue
Lora Cunningham
May 18, 2010
To My Babydoll, I just want you to know how much I Love You & how Deeply I miss you. It has been so hard, but with the Love of Our Children, Grand- Children, & Great-Grand Children I'm doing alright. You are on my mind every single day, every single night I know you say not to cry but I can't help it I just miss My Bill so much, I cry when I wake up & when I go to bed at night, just know I Will NEVER Forget you, You are my ONE & ONLY TRUE LOVE. I talked to Betty & told her and she said that she is so sorry, you are such a good man & will be missed. She was sorry she couldn't make it down here. Pete had to go in the hospital for a few days, he's doing good and is at home now I told him he was just as stubborn as you are haha. I have a real bad sore throat due to the pollen & I'm sure you are up in Heaven laughing at my sqeaky voice, your lil Lee Boy was laughing at me yesturday. Baby, I Love & Miss You Always know that. Your Lora
Susan Orange
May 18, 2010
Hi Daddy, well it has been one month today since I have heard your voice, and I sure do miss that. Daddy they keep telling me it's going to get easier as time goes by, but I don't see that happening. I just can't seem to let go. You are the first thing on my mind when I wake up and the last thing before I go to bed. I miss you so much that it hurts. Now I know what that statement means. Daddy you have always been my hero and I always JUST knew that you would always be here, yea I know we can't live forever, but I thought you and Mom would. My heart is as broke now as it was the day you left me. I love you so much daddy, and I just don't know how to get past this. I hope you know how much your children love you and miss you. I miss those kind eyes and your laugh and that deep voice and your hugs and I miss the " I love you to baby" so to you I say I love you to baby . Rest peaceful Daddy, I love you....I am proud to be your daughter...Sue
Loretta Belton
May 17, 2010
HI daddy, I tried to write a little bit about you friday april 30th to read for sat may 1st.. everything I thought and wanted to say just kept rolling around in my head, for once I had nothing to say.. ha ha.. youve taught us (all of your kids) to never ask why..ok I get that, so can I ask now what??????I know where you are at happens to be a good place..but you being here wasn't bad either..there where so many things un said, un done. Not being here made it worse, for that I am sorry..But do know this, you and mom were never forgotten, and always phoned..I will miss our late night calls. Thank you for being my dad, and being the best man I ever knew, other than my husband who has been so wonderful to me through all of this. I will miss you and always love you. Your true baby girl,, Loretta
Calvin Dooley
May 12, 2010
Barbara and James said for me to send you their sympathies. They loved and will miss uncle Bill. Said to tell everyone hello.
Butch Dooley
May 12, 2010
Lora Mae. I signed the guest book when it first came out.I do not see my message. Hope you got it, if not I said I will always remember him on the phone when talking saying, hey you ugle raskel, let me talk to that pertty wife of yours. I remember a lot of the visits we made from Florida. We always made time to visit you and Bill. I hear everyone saying it takes time and things will get better. Its been two years and I am wiping tears away as I send this. Love and miss you all. Some bad news on this end, but cannot pass it on at this time.
Ashley Tinsley
May 12, 2010
Hey Papa, I hope you hear me I talk to you all the time. I Miss You So Very Much this all still seems like a VERY BAD dream that I can't wake up from. I know You & God have given me strength but I'm going to lose it soon and no one is going to be able to console me. I have tried so hard to be strong for Nana & your Lee Boy but Papa I honestly don't know how much I have left I've got it through my head I just can't break it to my heart ( lyrics from a Tracy Lawerence song) but it fits. Lil Adam aka Lee Boy is in great health went to the doc Thursday he weighs 17.6 lbs, 271/4 " long still has a big head lol but his doc said we are doing a great job to keep it up, Sunday we did our baby dedication at Church with Trey also I know you were there I could feel your presence. I know you're in a MUCH Better Place now but do know we all DEEPLY MISS YOU I have heard this is suppose to get easier I don't see that happening. Adam cleaned out your toolroom today it looks really good. Your Are One of THE MOST IMPORTANT MEN In My Life & It's going to take a very LONG time for me to deal with not having my Papa around. I Promise to ALWAYS take care of Nana we all will. I will talk to you soon I LOVE YOU SO MUCH PAPA.
Cindy Abell
May 11, 2010
To the Cunningham Family:
I am so sorry about your loss. I know how close everyone in your family are. I wish I could be there for you all. I certainly miss everyone and would love to see you again. God bless and keep you safe. Love you Cindy Abell
May 11, 2010
Hi Daddy, guess I'm not done writing to you either, just been sitting here missing you and thinking about you, I hope that you heard the news about Allen, I would like to think he has a special angel watching over him now, and if thats the case I thank you also. Daddy please know that we will always make sure that Mom is well taken care, we will do everything we can for her. I got her a card from you like you asked and I will till you tell me different. Daddy I miss you like crazy and I love you so much. you are just a dream away. I LOVE YOU Daddy...Sue
Loretta Belton
May 9, 2010
To my dad, who is now up in heaven. Today is mothers day..this is a special day for mom and you always made sure it was special for her.. we will also..we will carry on as hard as it is we will make sure she is taken care of, for you ...You are dearly missed ..with all my heart.I Love you daddy. and deeply miss you...Loretta
Gina Sluss
May 1, 2010
To the Cunningham Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you each and everyday now.
Please don't hesitate to drop an email if you ever need anything. ANYONE!
Gina (Went to school with Clyde, Troy and dated Tom)
Papa Bear
May 1, 2010
Salty Dog, You will be missed. Putting a paw in the air toward heaven! Miss you all ready. Papa Bear
Nathan Giles
May 1, 2010
Salty Dog waving a hand at you up in heaven im not sure we talked on the radio before but i heard you several times and knew who you were even though we never met or knew each other we were friends in gods eyes and thats all that matters well i know your in good hands now and no more pain or suffering its all been taking care of now you can rest peacefully.
Chippiwa
Susan Cunningham Orange
April 30, 2010
Hi Daddy, I just wanted you to know that I miss you so very much, I love you now and forever and I hope that you will come visit me in my dreams. Momma misses you to but she knows that through our memorys you will always be here. You left us with a lifetime of love and laughter and we can take that with us everyday and always carry you in our hearts forever till we see you again.I can almost hear the celebration going on in heaven now, and you being the center of attention where you belong. Daddy I love you so much it's not goodbye just so long. love your "baby girl" Sue
MARY JONES
April 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emil and Becky Lilly
April 30, 2010
Sending our sincerest condolences in your time of loss. Salty Dawg will not only be missed by you, but all his friends. Tiger Man will truely miss talking to Salty Dawg, You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Richard & Crystal Thornhill
April 30, 2010
We lost a Great Hero but he will never truly be gone I look at my family and see my Grandaddy in every one of us Thank you Grandaddy for every thing we Love You and miss you always...Love Lynn, Crystal, Your Abby and Trey
Missy Lynskey
April 30, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. I feel like Bill was a father figure for me at a time in my life when I really needed it, he was a great man...always made me laugh and I will miss him dearly. I love you Lora and Sue and the rest of the family and my prayers are with you and the entire family. Love, Missy
Allen Rifendifer
April 30, 2010
I'm sorry to hear of the Dawg's passing he was always a big help to me many years ago when I first started chatting on the Cb god speed to the Dawg.
Joyce and Don Wilson
April 30, 2010
Sending our deepest condolences to all of the family. Our prayers for you as you go through this sad time.
Love
Lora Cunningham
April 30, 2010
To my dearest, most special, Husband & MY VERY BEST FRIEND, I Love You, and Miss You so much. I Loved You before, now & Forever, You ARE still my Baby every night you still get your "GoodNight Baby I Love You" I know you are happy being up there with my Mom & Dad, Maw-maw, getting to meet your Father for the first time what a reuion that was I'm sure, and most of all getting to see Our Son again who you have missed so much. Take care of him & let him know his Mommy Loves & Misses him too. You were my ONE & ONLY TRUE LOVE, NO ONE Will EVER be able to take your place in my heart or in my life. Love Always, Your Lora
April 30, 2010
sorry to hear about your loss and that great cber will be miss by all going to the great cb land in the sky to be with other cber that had passed on and with christ tommy -george
matt,austin,bobby cundiff
April 29, 2010
So sorry to her about salty dawgs passing.our prayers are with the family. scrappy,junk yard,unknown kid
bambam&duck jones
April 29, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 29, 2010
my god bless you and your family. he was a great person. ponytail
paul carter
April 29, 2010
my god bless you and your family. he was a great person. ponytail
paul carter
April 29, 2010
my god bless you and your family. he was a great person.
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