Patterson, Georgia
Patterson, GA
Mr. Raymond Carol "R. C." Cunningham, 75, passed away early Thursday morning, August 12, 2004, at the Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
A native of Thompson, GA, he had lived in Patterson for most of his adult life. He was a retired State Farm Insurance Agent and was also a retired school teacher & coach in which he was a former "Coach of the Year". He was a US Navy veteran and was a member of the Patterson Methodist Church. A former chairman of the Pierce County Planning Commission, he had also been a former member of the Pierce County Industrial Authority and also the RDC. Mr. Cunningham had been a very active member of the Patterson’s Lions Club where he had served as the past District Governor and was also a recipient of the national Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He was a son of the late Raymond Johnston & Lucile Dollar Cunningham.
Survivors are his wife of forty-three years, Lucy Anderson Cunningham of Patterson; a daughter and son-in-law, Rita & David McNeal of Blackshear; two sons and daughters-n-law, Ray & Elizabeth Cunningham of Patterson and Freddie & Jackie Cunningham of Alma; two sisters, Sarah Kubeck and Louise Moody both of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Gary Cunningham of Jacksonville; 8 grandchildren, Dutch McNeal, Bailey McNeal, Brett Self, Reason Cunningham, Emmaline Cunningham, Ryan Cunningham, Brandi Cunningham and Aimee (Jon) Deen; 3 great grandson, Conner Deen, Duncan Deen and Peyton Cunningham and several other relatives.
Funeral services for Mr. Cunningham will be held Saturday afternoon, August 14, 2004, at 4:00 o’clock from the Patterson Baptist Church.
Officiating will be Rev. Robert Hendrix and Rev. Jerry Price.
Interment will be in the Laura Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation for Mr. Cunningham will be held Friday evening from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Cunningham will lay in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to: The Memorial Fund, Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, 5626 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Georgia 31503.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.pearsontreadwell.com.
Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
I was reminded of my wonderful childhood years with Mr. Cunningham's passing. He was a quiet man with a big heart. My sister Michele and I spent many years around his family. His son Ray was one of my very best friends growing up. I was unable to attend the services but please accept my prayers and loving thoughts.
Cindy (Griffis)O'Steen-Piela
August 19, 2004 | Bishop, GA
Aunt Lucy, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Uncle Carol. He was a very caring and gentle man. I know Granny Lucille and "Happy" were there to welcome him into heaven. God bless you all.
Love,
Cathy, Barry, And Brooks
Cathy Wilkinson (DeLack)
August 18, 2004 | Jacksonville, FL
I was not able to attend due to a recent move from Jacksonville. FL to Pittspurgh, PA. Uncle Carol meant much even though I was not able to spend much time with him.
Dena
dena cunningham
August 16, 2004 | Pittsburgh, PA
Remembered By
April Kriete
August 16, 2004 | Savannah, GA
Some of my finest memories of my first years with State Farm include Mr. R.C. cooking at all of our events...especially the corn roasts over at Madison Jones.
My prayers and thoughts are with each of you and I know that God will send peace and comfort with each new day He brings.
God Bless!
Vanessa Thrift (Office Manager for Sid Halstead and W E Groover, Jr.)
Vanessa Thrift
August 16, 2004 | Waycross, GA
